"It happened outside in front of so many people.”
It is alleged that Zayn punched Louis Tomlinson in the face, resulting in their Netflix road trip series being axed.
The incident is said to have taken place while the pair were filming the three-part series for Netflix.
The show aimed to show the former One Direction stars reconnecting over their shared rise to global fame. It may have also shown them opening up about Liam Payne‘s death.
However, The Sun reported that a bust-up happened during filming in Wyoming.
A source said: “Louis was stunned and in shock. Zayn was wearing rings, so it cut his head. It happened outside in front of so many people.”
According to The Sun, the alleged confrontation was triggered by a remark about Louis’ mother, Johannah Deakin, who died of leukaemia in 2016.
A source revealed: “The lads were filming on location. Zayn started acting up and was mouthing off.
“It spiralled into a row, then Zayn made a remark about Louis’ mum Johannah.
“Louis was stunned and in shock. As he went to move, Zayn then attacked him. Zayn punched him straight in the face.
“Because he was wearing rings, it cut Louis’ head.
“He was pulled away and Louis was taken for medical treatment. He was left with a concussion. This happened outside in front of so many people. It was shocking.”
It is reported that the pair have not spoken since the alleged incident six months ago.
After receiving medical treatment, Louis is said to have returned to the UK, while Zayn reportedly went back to his farm in Pennsylvania.
A source said: “What clearly hurt Louis the most was Zayn’s comment about his mother.
“Zayn knew how much Johannah meant to Louis and his family.
“It made Louis so upset, it was clear there was no way he would ever return to filming with Zayn.”
“The decision was taken to axe the series.”
A source added: “Netflix had thought they’d hit the jackpot when Louis and Zayn agreed to film together.
“It was a big-budget show; it cost millions to make.”
In January 2026, Louis praised Harry Styles and Niall Horan while seemingly ignoring any mention of Zayn.
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