Overview
- In a new interview, Tomlinson said he will “forever despise” Logan Paul for how the 2022 Impaulsive episode with Liam Payne was handled.
- He criticized parts of new media for lacking duty of care, noting Payne appeared to be drinking and made volatile claims during the podcast.
- Payne later apologized for the interview, thanked his bandmates for support, and said he spent 100 days in rehab in 2023.
- Tomlinson affirmed Payne’s assertion that Simon Cowell positioned him as the band’s focal point, calling it a role that was assigned to him.
- He said Payne had been pushing hardest for a reunion but that his October 2024 death has “put a pin” in plans, with reports noting toxicology found alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant.