It's been just days since we received the devastating news that One Direction would be disbanding as of March 2016 so the band members could pursue solo projects. None of the members had addressed the split, until now.
Band member Niall Horan was the first to break the bands silence on Twitter. He wanted to clear things up for his fans.
"OK so Lots of rumors going round. We are not splitting up, but we will be taking a well earned break at some point next year," he tweeted.
He then added, "Don't worry though, we still have lots we want to achieve! Can't wait for you to hear all of the new music we have for you and to perform some new songs as the tour continues! Love you all xx."
Louis Tomlinson was next to break his silence and he just wanted to thank his fans and comfort them with some sweet and simple words. "Your support is truly indescribable!" he tweeted. "It's just a break : ) we're not going anywhere!!"
He then added, "Promise," and "Don't worry" with some emojis.
Liam Payne hadn't said anything until earlier today and he's just happy with how understanding everyone has been during this tough time.
"So glad everything has been cleared up today and ur support with it is amazing not that we could ever expect anything less your amazing," he tweeted. "Can't wait to put more time into everything we do and coming out with something great. Thank you so much for everything you have done for us it's been the most amazing five years and there's so much more to come."
Julian Bunetta, the bands producer, took it upon himself to let everyone know just how hard they have worked over the years.
"I know they're taking a much-deserved break," he told Entertainment Weekly. "They've been doing something that no band has ever done-five albums, five tours, and a movie in five years. It's pretty prolific and incredible. It's up to them. They might take a year off and miss it. They might take a year off and say you know what, I need another year off."
After Zayn Malik split from the band after five years this past March, there had been some concern about the band. They said they would be continuing on without him, and they do still have plans to finish this tour up, but it seems they all want to venture off to try some stuff on their own for a little while.
Harry Styles is the only band member who has not commented on the breakup yet.
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