ONE Direction fans have been left crushed after Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson’s feud appears to have been confirmed.

The much-loved pop stars have caused panic amongst fans after Louis unfollowed former bandmate Zayn on social media.

Bereft fans inquired on X: “Why would Louis unfollow today and not in December?”

A second user commented: “It’s his way of confirming that the story is true.”

A third raged: “What the f*** is happening? NOT AGAIN?”

A fourth pondered: “Maybe because he waited for it to come out like that. But it just is so wild.”

“This is a joke right???” begged another user.

“I’m so scared right now,” admitted a devastated fan.

The Sun exclusively revealed that the clash came as the former friends filmed a three-part road trip for Netflix.

The streaming giant has since axed the multi-million-pound project which had aimed to show Zayn and Louis bonding over shared memories of pop stardom.

It is understood Netflix finally decided to cancel the three-parter last month after hopes of the pair reconciling dwindled.

Sources told The Sun their astonishing on-set row was triggered by Zayn’s remark about Louis’ mum Johannah Deakin, who died of leukaemia in 2016.

The Sun understands Louis and Zayn – who last night shared a picture of himself in hospital with a mystery illness – have not spoken since the incident months ago.

We told last October how Louis, 34, and Zayn had signed for the show and to be filmed discussing their lives and experiences of pop stardom.

It was hoped they might even open up  about the tragic death of bandmate Liam Payne, 31, in a hotel balcony fall in Argentina in October 2024.

The bust-up between Louis and Zayn happened when filming reached Wyoming in the US.

Insiders said that after receiving medical treatment, Louis left for the UK, while Zayn returned to his remote farm in Pennsylvania.

Neither Louis nor Zayn have ever spoken about the documentary or why it ended.

This week was supposed to mark One Direction heartthrob Zayn’s triumphant return to the UK after a tumultuous few years.

Ahead of the highly anticipated release of his brand-new album, Konnakol, the Bradford-born star was slated to host an intimate, exclusive event in London.

But the 33-year-old singer pulled the plug on the gig, citing ill health, leaving thousands of his devoted British fans heartbroken and out of pocket.

Zayn has shared a worrying hospital snap with fans and revealed he’s ‘still recovering’ from a mystery illness.

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Former One Direction members Louis and Zayn were spotted filming for Netflix last SeptemberCredit: Instagram
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The Netflix special on the boyband has been axed sinceCredit: Alamy
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Louis’ sisters have also unfollowed singer ZaynCredit: Instagram