Tomlinson, of One Direction, said Zayn Malik did not support him after his mother's death

• Louis Tomlinson recently discussed his friendship with Zayn Malik in the podcast "The Dan Wootton Interview".
• "Honestly, it never really improved," said Tomlinson. "I had some calls with him after losing my mother, and all the boys had agreed to come to this performance and he did not show up, so that really bothered me."
• Tomlinson's first performance as a solo artist in 2016 was a tribute to his mother, Johannah Deakin, who died a few days ago from a leukemia.
• "It was just to see everyone out there – Harry, Niall and Liam – that was what I needed that night, that support," said Tomlinson on the podcast. "So, at the other end of the spectrum, that really showed."

In an episode of the podcast "The Dan Wootton Interview," broadcast on Friday, Louis Tomlinson revealed more details about the dissolution of his friendship with Zayn Malik.

Wootton, editor of the British tabloid The Sun, asked Tomlinson about the tense relationship with his former group mate.

"Honestly, it never really improved," said Tomlinson. "I had some calls with him after losing my mother, and all the boys had agreed to come to this performance and he did not show up, so that really bothered me."

Although fans have long speculated that Malik had severed ties with his four former band members, Tomlinson said the real breakthrough was after the death of his mother, Johannah Deakin. Tomlinson's first performance as a solo artist at the X-Factor Finals in 2016 was meant to be a tribute to his mother, who died days before of leukemia.

"I get goosebumps now," Tomlinson continued. "It was just to see everyone out there – Harry, Niall and Liam – that was what I needed that night, that support." other end of the spectrum, it was really good. "

"So, huh, I hope he's fine, but," concluded Tomlinson, moving away.

In 2015, two months after Malik announced his split from One Direction, Malik and Tomlinson had exchanged rumors on Twitter. After Tomlinson accused producer Naughty Boy of "riding" Malik's career, Malik blamed Tomlinson for making "naughty comments".

In 2017, said Malik Nous Weekly said that Tomlinson and he were "in touch … on a civilian level", but also claimed that their relationship was "not as before".

"We are all growing up individually and we keep in touch and we meet each other less than before," Malik said.

Just three months ago, Tomlinson seemed to call Malik a "hypocrite" after his fans performed his new song "Good Years" as a title disc opposing One Direction.

To find out more: Zayn Malik claims to have never really been friends with his fellow One Direction group: "I have not talked to any of them for a long time"

One Direction fans do not need to However, Tomlinson confirmed that he was on good terms with the other four boys. The singer "Two of Us" revealed on the podcast that he had seen Liam Payne "quite often at the end of last year", "he felt" a real respect "for Harry Styles, and he had sent a text to Niall Horan the day before interview

"The reality of the situation is that there will always be better relationships in the group and you will attract more people," he said. he said.

Tomlinson also confirmed that he did not see in One Direction a division, and that he expects the band to meet for more music at the future.