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Louis Tomlinson Says He Never Enjoyed Performing One Direction’s ‘What Makes You Beautiful

He shared the view in a Capital FM fan Q&A during promotion for a new solo album set for January 23, 2026.

Overview

  • The comment came during a Capital FM fan segment ahead of his appearance at Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball at London’s O2 in early December.
  • Tomlinson called performing the 2011 debut single a challenge, despite its role in launching One Direction’s global success.
  • He is promoting new solo material, including the song Palaces and his third album, How Did I Get Here?, slated for January 23, 2026.
  • Tomlinson recently donated £4,000 to a GoFundMe for former One Direction bodyguard Preston Mahon to help cover surgery for blocked leg arteries.
  • He also pointed to an unreleased One Direction track titled Where We Are, saying he fought for it to make an album but believes it only leaked.