One Direction's World Tour arrives on Tyneside
The biggest boyband in the world are in Newcastle - One Direction are performing at the Metro Radio Arena for three nights as part of a global tour.
The biggest boyband in the world are in Newcastle - One Direction are performing at the Metro Radio Arena for three nights as part of a global tour.
Louis Tomlinson has defended the band's decision to take a break after their current world tour.
The One Direction singer says that is makes sense after such a hectic five years of shows. Louis, who was speaking to ITV News Tyne Tees backstage in Newcastle, added that they will 'definitely get back together'.
So what are their plans?
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