Calm down, people One Direction is not breaking up, despite rumors to the contrary.
Whispers of an extended hiatus have been circulating following the shakeup in the band's lineup following He Who Must Not Be Named's departure earlier this year. Things seemed a bit more serious following statements from anonymous sources, but now we finally have a confirmation from 1D themselves explaining that yes, they'll be taking a break, but not breaking up.
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First Niall tweeted about the rumors with an adorable typo and promised to play new material at upcoming shows.
Some new songs as the tor continues! Love you all xx— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 24, 2015
Ok so Lots of rumours going round. We are not splitting up, but we will be taking a well earned break at some point next year— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 24, 2015
Don't worry though, we still have lots we want to achieve ! Can't wait for you to hear all the new music we have for you and to perform— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 24, 2015
*tour I should say— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 24, 2015
Future dad Louis Tomlinson also chimed in with optimistic emoji. You know it's time to chill out when you're looking at a happy face wearing sunglasses. Give him a minute to raise his kid.
Your support is truly indescribable! It's just a break :) we're not going anywhere !!— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) August 24, 2015
Promise — Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) August 24, 2015
Don't worry — Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) August 24, 2015
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) August 24, 2015
Directioners have ben pretty calm through this situation because they know how hard the boys have been working to make their dreams come true.
The band has released four albums in as many years after Simon Cowell plucked them from The X Factor to make beautiful harmonies and have detailed plans to release a 5th album later this year. Between that and a few more tour dates, fans know that Harry, Niall, Louis and Liam deserve to #HaveAGoodRest.
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Nobody can drag them down. Nobody!