Did Louis Tomlinson Unfollow Zayn Malik Due To One Direction Feud? Fans Hold Alleged Fight As Reason - Know More

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of a physical fallout between former One Direction bandmates Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik during the filming of their reportedly planned Netflix docuseries first surfaced in late 2025 and resurfaced in April 2026 after fans noticed that Louis had unfollowed Zayn on Instagram. Citing media sources, it was reported that a heated exchange between the former band members on set escalated, and it is claimed that Tomlinson suffered a concussion following the incident. The situation reportedly went out of hands after remarks about Tomlinson’s late mother, Johannah Deakin. Fans recently noticed that Tomlinson unfollowed Malik on Instagram, further fueling rumors of an ongoing feud between the two singers.

Louis Tomlinson and his sisters unfollowed Zayn Malik

The Sun revealed that the clash between Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik took place while they were filming a three-part road trip for Netflix. It has been noticed that Louis has recently unfollowed Zayn on Instagram and not only him but his sisters Phoebe and Lottie have also unfollowed him online after he punched Louis in the face during a vicious row.

Fans react to Louis Tomlinson unfollowing Zayn Malik

Louis and Zayn are admirably called 'Zouis' by fans. On X, fans reacted to the fallout. One said, "Yesterday Louis was still following Zayn btw... but why would he unfollow him only now? after the article came out??" Several fans expressed sadness over the fact that Louis has unfollowed Zayn and hoped that everything gets better soon.

About Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik's work fronts

British singer and songwriter Louis Tomlinson has been receiving a lot of love for his solo music career. He released his third solo album, How Did I Get Here? in January 2026. The singer is on How Did We Get Here? World Tour. He has described this project as a reflection of his growth, with a focus on writing for his fans and finding his own sound.Meanwhile, in March 2026, Tomlinson performed in India (Lollapalooza India) for the first time, which was his long-standing 'dream' of singing in the country. In various interviews, Louis already mentioned that he would love to return to India again for his tour.

On the other hand, Zayn Malik released his fifth studio album, Konnakol, which features a fusion of R&B and South Asian influences. He is scheduled to embark on his largest solo tour to date, The KONNAKOL Tour, starting May 12, 2026, in Manchester, UK, with dates extending to major global cities like London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and São Paulo.Meanwhile, Zayn has been hospitalized due to an unspecified and "unexpected" health issue, which has forced the postponement of fan events in the UK and the first performances on April 17, 2026, the day of her album release. While the singer shared a photo from the hospital, he did not share the exact nature of the illness.