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Louis Tomlinson quits social media site after hurtful comments

Louis Tomlinson criticises BBC Breakfast for asking him about grief
  • Louis Tomlinson has criticised "conspiracy" theories circulating about his personal life, describing them as "hurtful".
  • The singer specifically addressed rumours concerning his relationship with Zara McDermott, as well as distasteful comments made about his son Freddie and his late mother Johannah Deakin.
  • Tomlinson announced his departure from X/Twitter due to the volume and hurtful nature of these online remarks.
  • This follows previous instances where Tomlinson has spoken out against the long-standing "Larry" conspiracy theory, which falsely suggests a romantic relationship with former bandmate Harry Styles.
  • He stated that there is nothing he can say or do to dispel the beliefs of those who subscribe to the "Larry" conspiracy.
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