Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson’s explosive feud reportedly led to a physical altercation during the filming of a multi-million-pound Netflix road trip show, a series that has now been scrapped after shocking details emerged.
It’s claimed that Zayn punched Louis in the face, leaving him with a concussion after a heated argument during the filming of the show, which was intended to see the former One Direction bandmates reflect on their past and travel the U.S. together. The altercation reportedly came after Zayn made a comment about Louis’ late mother, Johannah Deakin, who tragically passed away in 2016 from leukemia.
According to The Sun, the comment sparked an intense argument, with Zayn allegedly “acting up” and mouthing off before the physical confrontation occurred. Sources reveal that Zayn’s punch, made worse by the rings he was wearing, cut Louis’ head.
Louis, visibly stunned, was left shocked by the incident, and it is reported that the altercation has left the pair estranged. Six months after the fight, Zayn and Louis have reportedly not spoken, and the highly anticipated Netflix show, produced by Campfire Studios, has been cancelled following the incident.
In the aftermath, two of Louis’ five sisters, Phoebe and Lottie, unfollowed Zayn on Instagram, further deepening the rift between the two former bandmates.
A source close to the situation stated, “Louis was stunned and in shock. As he went to move, Zayn then attacked him. Zayn punched him straight in the face, and the rings he was wearing cut Louis’ head.”
The Netflix show, which was expected to cause a frenzy among One Direction fans, had been hyped as a chance for the two singers to open up about their past, including the death of their bandmate Liam Payne. Sources suggested the show was to be a deeply reflective journey, with the pair likely discussing the loss of Liam and their shared experiences from their days as a global sensation.
However, the series has now been pulled, with production sources claiming the altercation led to an irreparable breakdown between the two.
Zayn and Louis, who have both made the U.S. their home in recent years, are known to have strong ties to the country, especially with Louis’ son, Freddie, and Zayn’s continued presence in the music scene. While fans had hoped for a heartfelt reunion between the two, it now appears that their strained relationship is a thing of the past.
This shocking incident follows a previous 2021 controversy involving Zayn, when he was involved in an altercation with his ex-Gigi Hadid’s mother, Yolanda. Zayn pleaded no contest to charges after an alleged physical dispute with Yolanda in her Pennsylvania home, though he denied the accusations.
The ongoing drama surrounding Zayn and Louis, compounded by their past incidents, leaves many wondering whether these former bandmates will ever reconcile, and if their relationship can ever return to the camaraderie that defined their One Direction days.
The road trip series, which was supposed to showcase their bond, now joins a long list of unresolved tensions between former bandmates, leaving fans to wonder what could have been.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk
