Overview

• Louis Tomlinson announced his exit from X on July 15, describing relentless conspiracy chat as unbearable.
• He said unfounded rumours attacked his public romance, family life and even memories of his late mother.
• The singer revealed that some comments even wished harm on his eight-year-old son and mocked his performances of One Direction songs.
• Tomlinson and Zara McDermott went public with their relationship earlier this year after her split from Sam Thompson, attracting intense online scrutiny.
• He thanked fans for their support and indicated he will focus on new music after stepping back from social media.