The Long-Running Conspiracy
Louis Tomlinson has addressed the long-running conspiracy that he and former One Direction bandmate Harry Styles were in a secret romantic relationship. From pretty much day one of One Direction being formed on The X Factor, a section of the fandom have insisted Louis and Harry were secretly together.
The Abundant Conspiracy Theories
Fourteen years later, eight years after 1D went on an indefinite hiatus, the conspiracy theories are as abundant as ever. Fans point to old videos of the pair through the years as ‘evidence’ they were in love, with many claiming the band’s ‘management’ stopped them from going public, but that their bandmates Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, and Niall Horan were secretly supporting them.
Louis’ Response
Louis has previously hit out at the baseless claims, most recently calling it a ‘childish conspiracy theory.’ But he’s now said that he has given up denying the theories as there’s ‘nothing I can say or do’ to make people stop believing in them.
Interview Insights
In a new interview with Brazillian outlet G1, he was asked why the conspiracy is so famous and long-lasting, and he admitted it’s ‘tough’. Louis pointed to his eight-year-old son Freddie, ‘the most important person in my life,’ and said conspiracy theories can ‘broach some stuff that is really unfair.’
Personal Impact
While Louis didn’t make any reference to specific conspiracy theories here, he mentioned how such theories can get far too personal, affecting his relationships and family life.
