One Direction fans went wild after hearing the band are reportedly set to reunite as guests on James Corden’s last ever episode of The Late Late Show.
The actor and comedian, 44, is set to present the final episode of his successful late night US talk show on April 27, after taking to it’s helm in 2015.
If the band were to appear on the show, it would be the first time in eight years that Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik were together as a five.
Fans of the group were besides themselves with glee at the potential for the five-piece to return, and many of them took to social media to share their reactions.
Some people couldn’t help but share their delight while others begged the talk show host not to “tease” them about the possibility.
Are they coming back? One Direction are reportedly set to reunite in full for the first time in 8 years for James Corden’s last ever Late Late Show
Host: The actor and comedian, 44, is set to present the final episode of his successful late night US talk show on April 27, after taking to it’s helm in 2015
One Twitter user said in their excitement: ‘IN JAMES CORDEN WE TRUST PLS PLS ONE DIRECTION REUNION CUTIE [sic]’
While another added: ‘If One Direction reunites for the James Corden finale I will pass away’
One person joked to the talk show host, ‘James Corden, please make One Direction reunion happen!’ while another was firmer in their reaction when they said: ‘james corden do not tease me with one direction.’
There was also one fan of the group who said: ‘at this point i’ve convinced myself there will be a one direction reunion.’
They are apparently not the only one because as rumours began to circulate of the potential reunion, many fans started speculating and have even been working out the timelines of the band to check if they would logistically make the show.
It appears that the quintet all have a free schedule during that time too, after Louis was scheduled to be on tour in Asia at the time – which was cancelled this week due to ‘unforseen circumstances’.
Celebrity gossip outlet DeuxMoi sent fans wild as they claimed that One Direction could be guests on the show this week.
MailOnline has contacted representatives of Niall, Harry, Louis, Liam, Zayn and The Late Late Night Show for comment.
Reaction: Fans of the group were besides themselves with glee at the potential for the five-piece to return, and many of them took to social media to share their thoughts
According to their public schedules, It could be possible that the former band are gearing up to be on the show.
Harry will be resuming his Love On Tour concert dates in May, meaning he wouldn’t be touring on the date of the show.
While Louis cancelled the Asia leg of his tour this week due to ‘unforseen circumstances’, meaning he also won’t be touring that date.
Zayn doesn’t seem to have any performances or international appearances scheduled either, and recently returned to social media.
Niall doesn’t have any scheduled performances until late May either, whilst Liam hasn’t revealed any public appearances other than Soccer Aid in June.
As news begins to circulate of the potential reconcilliation, fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts.
‘If James Corden is able to pull off a One Direction reunion, just know, I will not be ok,’ penned one.
As part of James’ last show, a one-hour Carpool Karaoke special episode will air, with the celebrity guest starring in it yet to be revealed.
Long time coming: If the band were to appear on the show, it would be the first time in eight years that Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik were together as a five
Appearance: The band previously appeared on Carpool Karaoke with James in 2015, minus Zayn
Speculation: And as rumours circulate of the potential reunion, many fans have began to speculate and have even been working out the timelines of the band to check if they would logistically make the show
One thing that has been revealed about the grande finale of James’ eight year-run is that celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck and Mila Kunis will guest star.
While in addition to One Direction, many other A-listers have been tipped to make appearances.
The former boyband rose to global stardom in 2010 after appearing on The X Factor, before Zayn departed the band five years later.
Going on as a group of four, the other members continued in the band for a further five months – before announcing that they were going on a hiatus.
In December 2015, the band did appear alongside James Corden for one of the early episodes of Carpool Karaoke – doing the segment as a four following Zayne’s departure.
Now boasting extremely successful respective careers, the stars have all gone on to release solo music.
Hiatus: The group went from five to four when Zayn departed in 2015, going on to release another album without their bandmate
Pals: The band have shown that they still have a close bond, with Liam publicly supporting Louis last month during his movie premiere
But sources recently told OK! Magazine that Liam was keen to get back with the band, sharing: ‘Liam is desperate to get back on the road with the boys, his solo career hasn’t remained as successful as he hoped it would, and work has become stagnant for him.
‘He knows he’s somewhat fallen out of favour with the public, and believes the only way he’ll be able to win back his fans is with a One Direction reunion.’
The band do show signs of support to one another occasional, with a picture of Harry wearing a One Direction T-shirt in the gym recently going viral.
While Liam recently supported Louis at his movie premiere, showing that the pair are still close.
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