Overview
- Tomlinson says the four remaining members feel closer since Payne’s 2024 death, though busy lives make it hard to stay consistently connected.
- He says he will "never really accept" Payne’s loss, noting the band’s public reunion at the November 2024 funeral.
- His third solo album, How Did I Get Here?, is scheduled for release on Jan. 23 as promotion ramps up.
- A three-part Netflix docuseries with Zayn Malik, based on their 2025 U.S. road trip, is confirmed to debut later in 2026.
- Addressing industry shifts, he acknowledges BTS surpassed several One Direction records and says he doesn’t begrudge their success.