In a surprisingly candid revelation, former One Direction heartthrob Louis Tomlinson has confessed there's one celebrity who consistently leaves him feeling like a starstruck fan - despite his own global fame and years in the spotlight.
The 32-year-old singer, who rose to fame as part of the world's biggest boyband, admitted that no matter how many A-listers he meets, there's one rock legend who always gets him tongue-tied.
The Unlikely Celebrity Crush
During an appearance on the YouTube show 'What's Your Situation?', Tomlinson was put on the spot about which famous face still makes him nervous. Without hesitation, he named Liam Gallagher, the iconic former Oasis frontman known for his rock-and-roll swagger and unmistakable Manchester accent.
"I've met him a couple of times," Tomlinson revealed, "and I just turn into... I just turn into a little kid." The admission shows that even multi-platinum selling artists aren't immune to feeling awestruck by their musical heroes.
From Boyband Star to Fanboy
Tomlinson's confession is particularly interesting given his own impressive career trajectory. After finding fame through The X Factor in 2010, One Direction became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, selling over 70 million records worldwide and embarking on four record-breaking world tours.
Since the band's hiatus in 2016, Tomlinson has established himself as a successful solo artist, releasing his debut album 'Walls' in 2020 and building a dedicated fanbase of his own. Yet despite his own celebrity status, meeting Gallagher still reduces him to a nervous fan.
A Shared Manchester Connection
The admiration between the two artists appears to be mutual, with Gallagher previously expressing his respect for Tomlinson's work. In 2022, the rock legend praised Tomlinson's music, telling him: "I've heard your tunes, you're doing it proper, mate."
Both musicians share connections to Manchester - Tomlinson was born in Doncaster but has strong ties to the city's music scene, while Gallagher is synonymous with Manchester's rock heritage through Oasis's legendary status.
Tomlinson's honest admission provides a refreshing glimpse into the human side of celebrity culture, proving that even the most successful stars still have their own idols who can make them feel like excited fans.
