A letter Taylor Swift once penned for Liam Payne has resurfaced and the timings couldn’t feel more significant.
Just as news broke that Zayn Malik has reportedly rejoined One Direction, a nearly decade-old note from the Eras Tour superstar began circulating widely on social media.
The letter, written on the occasion of 2017 Jingle Ball, was addressed to Liam, who passed away in October 2024 at the age of 31.
“Liam, long time no see! I’m so excited for you, you’re crushing it out there,” the Cruel Summer chart topper, who famously dated fellow member Harry Styles, praised Liam’s music journey. .
“I’m obsessed with Bedroom Floor. It’s so cool to see you from afar, I’m always cheering you on,” the message read.
The letter dates back to 2017, the year when he launched his solo career with debut hit Strip That Down, co-written with Ed Sheeran, one of Swift’s longtime friends.
That year also saw him welcome his son, Bear, with Cheryl and perform at major events including the Capital Summertime Ball and several Jingle Ball shows.
The resurfaced letter has stirred fresh emotion among fans as reports claimed Zayn has once again been listed as a business director alongside Harry, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan for the band’s company, PPM Music Limited, a role he previously lost in 2016.
For many Directioners fans, the moment is bittersweet as Liam had long been the most vocal supporter of a One Direction reunion.
While the group seems closer to that possibility than ever, the progress comes only after his tragic passing.