"the remaining One Direction bandmates could finally come back"
One Direction is rumoured to be reuniting at the 2025 Brit Awards.
The group are reportedly in talks for a “special tribute” to the late Liam Payne.
Liam tragically died in October 2024 after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
He is set to be remembered at this year’s Brit Awards, which will take place on March 1 at London’s O2 Arena.
There are rumours that his bandmates – Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan – could reunite onstage to remember the late singer, alongside other artists.
A source told The Sun: “The tribute to Liam at this year’s awards show has caused a real buzz and speculation that the remaining One Direction bandmates could finally come back together again on stage.
“It would be an entirely fitting way to honour Liam and talks are already underway about how to make this segment of the Brits unforgettable.
“Liam loved the Brit Awards and attended and performed many times over the years, both with 1D and as a solo artist, and will forever be part of the show’s history.
“It’s still in the very early stages of preparation and the finer details are still being worked out, with official approaches to be made in coming weeks, but there are set to be a mixture of performances, tasteful photo and video montages and a live orchestra.
“As well as the possibility of the One Direction lads being involved, other stars from the industry will be on hand to remember Liam on the night.”
After forming on The X Factor in 2010, One Direction went on to become one of the UK’s biggest boybands.
Some of the band’s biggest hits include ‘What Makes You Beautiful’, ‘Story of My Life’ and ‘Steal My Girl’.
Zayn was the first to leave One Direction, in March 2015. The rest of the members went on hiatus in early 2016 and while they insisted it was a temporary break, they went on to pursue solo careers.
The last time Harry, Niall, Zayn, and Louis were seen together was at Liam’s funeral in November 2024.
But there could be a reunion to honour their bandmate.
The Brit Awards previously held a tribute set to David Bowie following his passing in 2016.