Because of how close Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik used to be as One Direction bandmates, "Zouis" is for Directioners a bromance that is absolutely unforgettable. However, a nasty Twitter fight between them caused the devastating end of a close friendship when the latter left 1D in 2015, with the rest of the band finally going on sabbatical, including Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Niall Horan.

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But when Zayn Malik unexpectedly returned to his 1D days in 2022 with swoon-worthy interpretations of the band's smash songs Night Changes and You & I, Directioners were left giddy with delight. Louis Tomlinson also personally liked Malik's videos on Instagram. Tomlinson was questioned if he still speaks with Malik during his visit on The Zach Sang Show, "You'd have to ask him... [Last time,] I believe I said I don't think I'm mature enough to get over what's frustrated me in that relationship. I don't know if I'm mature enough now, but I'm definitely closer to being over all that," via People.

Louis Tomlinson acknowledged that he had frequently wished Zayn Malik was "okay" over the past few years. The Walls singer also revealed that it's "challenging" to contact his estranged friend, despite his attempts. He does, however, wish him well.

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Louis Tomlinson raved about how much the One Direction member Zayn Malik is liked for his cover songs, "[Zayn Malik is] a different calibre in terms of singers, I will say that. I wasn't just liking it for the sake of liking it. It was a nice feeling 'cause in the past, he's said what he's said about the band, and I understand some of what he was saying. For me, in those videos, it showed he was reflecting. It showed he was thinking about those times. Of course, at the same time, showing off his incredible voice. That's why it made me feel good 'cause it was like, 'Ah maybe you're thinking about good times in the band.'"

For the time being, Louis Tomlinson thinks the "BUS 1" pair may one day renew their friendship, "I think in time. I think we just have to bump into each other 'cause neither of us have each other's number. I suppose maybe social media might be the way." The artist, who is 30 years old, couldn't help but comment that he knows the Pillotalk singer "too well" to slip into his direct message.

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