#29.01.25

Louis Tomlinson Supports Zayn Malik In Los Angeles

"So tonight's kind of special..."

Robin Murray · Live · 30 · 01 · 2025

Louis Tomlinson showed up to support Zayn Malik in Los Angeles last night – watching quietly from the wings.

The two rose to global fame as members of One Direction, a pivotal, generation-defining pop force. The experience of fame left its mark on each musician within the band, and sadly colleague and fried Liam Payne passed away last year.

Zayn Malik made his long-awaited return to the stage in 2024, playing some wonderful shows – including a rapturously received London run. Each performance ended with a tribute to Liam Payne, spotlighting the bonds that remained between the members of One Direction.

Zayn hit Los Angeles for a solo show last night (January 29th) and eagle-eyed fans quickly spotted a well-known observer – Louis Tomlinson had showed up to give his support, and was watching quietly in the crowd.

Seemingly Zayn was made aware of this, and he gave Louis an onstage shout-out: “Alright so tonight’s kind of special, I know a friend of mine is here to support me tonight, he’s somewhere here I don’t want to give his location away but Louis’ here…”

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Zayn Malik has spoken in the past about his onstage performance anxiety, but having Louis in the crowd seemed to settle him – he dedicated the closing section of the set to his One Direction brother: “Last couple songs, real special for Louis yeah…”