The former One Direction member, Zayn Malik, and his former bandmate Louis Tomlinson, are unlikely to ever reconcile after their split ended at the height of their popularity. The pair were reportedly set to film a three-part road trip miniseries for Netflix, but Malik reportedly made a remark about Tomlinian's mother, Johannah Deakin, before punching him in the face, resulting in a concussion and an open head. The news prompted Netflix to cancel the show, which was due to financial concerns. In 2023, Malik stated that he left the band due to other members' refusal to sign their contracts.