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Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson mark One Direction's 11th anniversary
It's been 11 years since the iconic boy band One Direction was formed.
As loyal fans celebrate the anniversary online despite the band's indefinite hiatus, two members joined them: Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson.
"Thank you for the memories #11YearsOfOneDirection," Louis said in a tweet. "Thank you as always for your amazing support!"
Thank you for the memories #11YearsOfOneDirection
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) July 23, 2021
Thank you as always for your amazing support!
I can't wait for my new #HeresToTheFuture showcase next week, go check out the playlist and get to know these amazing artists. Oh, and happy #11YearsOfOneDirection!! ??https://t.co/C2tF4FgeDC pic.twitter.com/0rABMHDUDf
— Liam (@LiamPayne) July 23, 2021
Liam meanwhile started his post by promoting his "Here's To The Future" showcase.
And then he added, "Oh, and happy #11YearsOfOneDirection!!"
"Louis and Liam" then joined the hashtag "#11YearsOfOneDirection" in the top Twitter trends.
One Direction was formed in 2010 when the five members, who entered "The X-Factor" as solo candidates, were grouped together to form a boy band. They signed with Simon Cowell's record label after placing third in the competition.
After Zayn's departure, remaining members Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Liam Payne continued on as a four-piece collective to release what turned out to be their last album, "Made in the A.M." Later that year, they announced they were going on a hiatus.
The members have since pursued their solo careers. —JCB, GMA News
