Singer Liam Payne recently announced he had signed a record deal as a solo artist, making fans ponder One Direction’s fate. However, Payne’s sister Ruth suggested that the artist will eventually reunite with the band.
Ruth broke the news via Twitter, adding: “So happy for liam,im biased but hes so talented it would have been a shame for him not to release music for 2 years! (sic)”
The band, which consists of Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan, have yet to comment. However, Payne recently insisted that the band will always remain his family even after signing said deal with Capitol Records.
The artist, who is currently seeing Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, stated: “I’m really happy to have signed to such a prestigious label as Capitol Records UK. Capitol Records has an amazing history stretching right back before even Frank Sinatra and I’m really looking forward to becoming part of their story.
One Direction will always be my family; I’m now excited to show what I can do as a solo artist.”
The band took an indefinite break in 2015, leading some to explore other professional options. Harry Styles has been working on his first-ever movie role in Dunkirk and rumors suggest that he, too, signed a separate deal with Colombia Records.
Niall Horan, meanwhile, started a golf talent agency while reportedly working on new music, as he was seen at a recording studio back in June.
Louis Tomlinson is currently living in the United States and recently worked as a guest judge on America’s Got Talent. There is yet no official word about the band reuniting, however.