Overview
- Tomlinson told The Independent he “will forever despise” Logan Paul for the way Paul handled Liam Payne’s 2022 Impaulsive interview.
- He faulted parts of modern influencer media for lacking a duty of care, noting Payne appeared vulnerable and was seen drinking during the podcast.
- Tomlinson affirmed Payne’s past claim that One Direction had been structured around him, calling it a role that was “assigned” to Payne.
- He said Payne’s 2024 death has put reunion talks on hold, adding that Payne had been the strongest advocate for getting the band back together.
- Payne later apologized for his Impaulsive comments and said he spent 100 days in rehab; he died on Oct. 16, 2024, after a hotel balcony fall in Buenos Aires, with reports citing high alcohol levels and multiple drugs in his system.