Louis’ emotional final speech in Orlando tonight, before he sang No Control to celebrate 16 years since One Direction were formed:
“You’re too kind, Orlando, I love yous. *Sits on the stage platform* Perch myself here.
So, today! Today is 16 years… *Crowd cheers* Since One Direction were formed, and uh, if anyone’s been following my social media today, from about 2pm, *Crowd cheers again* I honestly, I went through a One Direction megamix for about five hours straight, top to bottom.
I think honestly, since leaving the band, I’ve probably only done that twice ever really. So uh, it was nice, nice to have a moment and reminisce, and think about all the good times, and uh, obviously, when you’re looking back like that, you just, I’m just filled with gratitude. I-I’ve been so fucking lucky since I’ve been like 18 years old. And I’ve, I’ve- *Interrupted by the crowd cheering* Thank you.
I can remember crystal clear, I can remember even picking my outfit out for- *Crowd laughs* You’ve seen it, it’s bad, innit? It’s bad, it’s bad. It was alright at the time though, you know, looked alright at the time, at least I thought it did.
But I can remember picking that outfit out, I can remember going to bootcamp and I didn’t really expect too much, truthfully. I’d never been in a situation like that before in my life, you know, I didn’t go to stage school or anything like that. So, I didn’t really know what to expect, and uh, really, I was just there for the experience, and umm, I can remember- *A fan screams loudly* I appreciate that, thanks.
I can remember when the producers came up to us and they, you could see that something was going on. Now, I’m a big X Factor fan, that’s the show that we came up on, and uh, I kind of had a feeling what was happening, it felt really exciting, you’d seen similar things happen before, and then we got put together. Five fucking strangers, crazy shit, you know.
I feel incredibly lucky to have the career that I’ve had, 16 years is fucking crazy, I’ve got goosebumps saying that now.
*To a fan* Thank you, thank you, I’m proud of us, I’m proud of us, I love you.
So uh, yeah, I’ve been emotional today but it’s been lovely, it’s been a really lovely day. The gig today has been fucking lovely, really, really, I love yous.
*Walks back over to the mic stand* Ooh, felt myself getting a bit emotional there, had to rein it in. *Gets distracted by a fly* What’s this fly doing inside?
Alright listen. *A fan shouts something* Eh? I’m gonna nod my head and pretend I didn’t hear you.
Alright, here’s one of the One Direction songs, then.”
#HDWGHOrlando
#HDWGHWTOrlando
23/07/2026
16 fucking years of One Direction!!! Blows my mind. Thank you for changing all our lives and the love and passion you all still show is unmatched! Tonight’s going to be a special show.
Spending the rest of the day listening to all the bangers and reminiscing! Thank you for all the memories.
And to my brother I Miss you every day but especially on days like today. I know we’d have been celebrating today together!
Best selling albums in the first half of 2026 (US pure):
#1 ARIRANG
#2 Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.
#3 you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
#4 DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
#5 THE SIN : VANISH
#6 The Great Divide
#7 GOLDEN HOUR : PART 4
#8 GOLDEN HOUR : PART 5
#9 The Romantic
#10 The Art of Loving
Olivia Rodrigo's 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' was the best selling album by a female artist in the US by pure sales in the first half of 2026.
Absolutely gutted that the show can’t happen tonight. The storm damage to the venue and our equipment made it impossible for the show to take place and the decision was made to cancel for the safety of everyone attending and working on the site.
🎥| “I'm not going to lie, I'm... I'm through the hardest part now, because fucking hell, I was a bag of nerves, honestly.
We're here now, we're here now, right. Right, I've got a few things I want to say, maybe I'll sit down, feels like one of them chats, don't it? Obviously, on a day like today, you know, I... I've been reflecting, I've been thinking about my whole career. This is an important night for me, it's an important night for us as a collective, you know. I can remember distinctly, the year before I got put in the band, I actually also auditioned on The X Factor, right, and I remember distinctly... I was 17, I remember distinctly coming back and I... I got a 'no', I wasn't going to get through, and I remember being in the car with my mom, we stopped off, grabbed a Subway, that was lovely, and I'm just bawling my eyes out, being like, 'I fucking really want this, I really, really want this.' And you know, at that age, it's... it's kind of difficult to deal with that kind of shit, definitely. So, but... but luckily, you know, I had a... a good, good support and good advice around me, and I... and I went again, and then luckily, I got put in the band. And I fucking cherished every single year we had in the band, that was incredible. And you know, then there was a time where that wasn't a thing anymore, whatever we called it, fucking hiatus, or whatever. And... so I was kind of at that same place again, I was like, 'I really fucking want this, I don't want to let this go, you know, I fucking love doing what I do.' But I couldn't, I couldn't really, maybe to my own detriment, I couldn't really see the finish line like that, or even see the light at the end of the tunnel like that, I was... I was kind of worried, I was kind of worried that that might be the end for me. And I want you guys to know, you know, I say a version of this every night, this is a longer form of it, but... I simply would not have the fucking confidence to get up and play a place like Madison Square Garden. But I feel really, really, really fucking proud of what we've created, and tonight is just... is the ultimate idea. So, I... I never really feel like I can quite articulate just how much you've done for me. But honestly... tonight is one of those moments, I want everyone to leave here tonight, right, if you've seen my first tour... I want everyone to leave here tonight to... to take that, you know. You... you're responsible. I guess I played a part too, we did it together, we did it together, right. And... yeah, forever grateful for nights like tonight, it's... it's really, really special, so thank you so much. But anyway, to top things off, I did want to say, 'Side by Side' is for you. Like, I wrote that song... I actually wanted to say this before the song, but I crept up on my own emotional, not gonna lie. Um, but uh, that song's for you, listen to the words, feel it. I fucking love you, we've been doing it for a long time now, some of us, so thank you for everything, thank you for all of the passion you guys give me, I fucking love you. Right. Before I fucking choke up. Here we go!” ❤️🥹
Louis Tomlinson on stage at #HDWGHWTNewYork
Harry Styles & the Together, Together tour have made music history, achieving a new @GWR title for the longest residency by a musician at @wembleystadium during a single run.
Congrats, @Harry_Styles and team 🏆
Harry has paid for free ice cream at Sticks & Cones in Marylebone today to say thank you for the Together Together London residency! (via berfe.jpg & sticksandcones_w1)
“Make some noise for Gemma Styles everybody. If you imagine what that meant to me for her to do that, if you know her, you will how much she will have been shitting herself to do that. So to me it’s really special she just did that.” - Harry after Gemma’s speech at #TogetherTogetherLondon ❤️