Liam Payne could be hinting that One Direction are getting back together. At least, that's what fans are questioning after Cheryl's ex-boyfriend posted a snap of the band in a cryptic Instagram post.
Fans were sent into a frenzy after the post, questioning if it marked the day the band would reunite. Comments poured in, with one fan writing, 'MY HEART JUST STOPPED BEATING,' as another added, 'I'M ALMOST IN TEARS RN PLEASE COME BACK,' and one follower simply wrote, 'Are you going to get back together?'
One Direction formed on The X Factor in 2010. All five members auditioned as individual contestants and were put together as a group by Simon Cowell.
One Direction fans are CONVINCED Liam Payne's cryptic Instagram post spells a 1D reunion
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One Direction formed on The X Factor in 2010. All five members auditioned as individual contestants and were put together as a group by Simon Cowell.
One Direction wait for the results
The band failed to win The X Factor, coming in at third place, however that didn't stop them becoming world famous.
One Direction return to The X Factor
After a successful year in the music industry, One Direction returned to the show that made them famous, to perform.
One Direction: This Is Us
In 2013 the band released One Direction: This Is Us, a documentary film about the group with many clips and songs. It was very popular with fans and took nearly $70,000 million at the box office.
Zayn announces he's leaving
Zayn broke many fans' hearts by announcing he was going to leave the group in 2015.
One Direction continues as a group of four
The remaining four members continued for a few months before announcing they would be starting an hiatus in January 2016.
Harry Styles stars in Dunkirk
Harry Styles released his self-titled album in 2017, but also starred in his first feature film, Dunkirk.
Niall Horan released solo music
Niall Horan released solo music, and his now on his 'Flicker' world tour.
Zayn has released music
Since leaving the group Zayn Malik has had a number of solo singles including a collaboration with Sia, 'From Dusk Till Dawn'.
Liam teamed up with Rita Ora on 'For You'
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Louis Tomlinson is now a judge on The X Factor
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The online store closed down on the band's website, leading to suspicions that their so-called 'hiatus' really meant the end of the band for good, and fans were not happy.
A Twitter user wrote, 'The official one direction store got taken down. This is it, this is the end,' as another added, 'I just woke up and I saw that the One Direction store got taken down. Is it over? Is this a nightmare? if it is then somebody please wake me up.' sic
Others have taken Liam's unusual Instagram post to be a reference to the length of time that has passed since the band were all together.
The band members went their separate ways back in January 2016, with the aim of pursuing their individual projects.
While Zayn Malik was the first to release solo material after leaving the band, Niall, Louis, Harry and Liam followed suit.
Sorry Directioners. It looks like they're not coming back anytime soon!
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