Louis Tomlinson has publicly condemned Logan Paul following the release of an interview with One direction’s liam Payne on Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, stating he will “forever despise” paul for what he perceived as disrespectful and exploitative questioning.The fallout underscores ongoing tensions within the former boy band and raises questions about media ethics when covering vulnerable subjects.
tomlinson’s statement arrives after Payne discussed personal struggles with addiction and mental health during the interview, which many fans and observers criticized as sensationalist and intrusive. The incident has reignited a broader conversation about the pressures faced by former members of One Direction and the duty of interviewers to approach sensitive topics with care. Tomlinson and Zayn Malik are currently collaborating on a Netflix documentary series about the band’s history.
Earlier this year, all One Direction members - Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis tomlinson, and Zayn Malik – publicly mourned the death of Liam Payne, offering tributes both in statements and on social media. Tomlinson recently described dealing with Payne’s loss as “impossibly arduous.”
Beyond the controversy, Tomlinson recently announced his third studio album, ‘How Did I Get Here?’, set for release on January 23, accompanied by a 2026 UK and European arena tour. Pre-orders for the album are available https://louist.lnk.to/HowDidIGetHerePR, and tickets for the tour go on general sale Friday, October 10, at https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/c/2862475/431519/7559?sharedid=NME&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.co.uk%2Flouis-tomlinson-tickets%2Fartist%2F5247395.
