Louis Tomlinson: "The Room Was Cold That Day" When the Police Knocked... I Just Knew (Video)
In this 9 October 2025 published video, host Steven Bartlett talks with Louis Tomlinson, former member of One Direction, one of the most successful and era-defining bands in history, opens up about X Factor fame, the band’s split, the loss of Liam Payne, fatherhood, grief, and life after global superstardom for the first time, revealing the highs and lows that defined his journey.
As a solo artist, Louis has released two chart-topping albums, amassed over 4.5 billion streams, and recently dropped his new single “Lemonade” ahead of his upcoming album “How Did I Get Here?”. Beyond music, he’s carved his own path as the founder of the self-curated Away From Home Festival and the unisex streetwear label 28 Clothing.
In this powerful, candid conversation, he reveals:
- How he finds strength through loss, following the deaths of his mother, younger sister, and former bandmate, Liam Payne.
- How he rebuilt his self-worth after feeling like he wasn’t good enough
- Why a promise to his mother still drives everything he does today
- Why becoming a father changed how he sees life, pressure, and legacy
- His journey re-defining success and identity after reaching the pinnacle of the music industry.
- His upcoming album, ‘How Did I Get Here’, and his newfound happiness as inspiration.
https://youtu.be/lylGyddTiGg
00:00 Intro
03:42 Your Mother’s Role in Your Life
04:29 Louis’ Siblings
05:23 Do You Think Fame Changed You?
11:31 Boot Camp
13:18 Reflecting on One Direction
17:46 Having the Confidence to Push Back Against the Record Label
26:31 Relationship With Alcohol
28:14 What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?
29:44 Feeling Like the Weak Link in the Band
33:25 Solo Record Label After the Band Split Up
34:36 The Impact of Your Success on Your Family
37:48 Zayn’s Decision to Leave the Band
41:43 Grieving the End of One Direction
42:30 The Meeting That Ended the Band
45:12 Career Decline After One Direction
48:03 Dealing With Comparing the Past to Now
54:11 Ads
56:13 Balancing Career and Personal Life
57:24 Your Mother’s Death
59:42 Finding Out Your Mum Was Sick
1:02:40 Going on Stage After Your Mum’s Death
1:06:47 Advice for People With Grief
1:09:17 Experience With Anxiety
1:10:49 Remembering Louis’ Sister
1:11:20 Moving Through Grief
1:18:33 Felicite’s Struggles
1:20:44 Why He Doesn’t Speak About These Tragedies Often
1:25:40 Your Relationship With Liam Payne
1:29:43 Liam’s Death
1:39:45 Challenge With Having Children When Famous
1:44:10 Ads
1:45:18 Louis’ New Music
1:47:48 How Much Does Love Come Into Your Album?
1:50:03 Where Are You on Your Journey of Happiness?
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