Louis Tomlinson’s recent like—and then unlike—of a fan-made Instagram reel featuring him and Harry Styles has reignited the “Larry” rumors among One Direction fans. The reel, set to the emotional track Die With a Smile, sparked a lot of buzz when Louis tapped like on June 29, only to remove it hours later.
Fans immediately speculated whether the unlike was accidental, a subtle message, or an attempt to quell the endless romance rumors between Louis and Harry. The “Larry” theory, which suggests a deeper relationship between the two singers beyond friendship, has been a persistent fandom topic for years.
Louis himself has addressed these rumors before—back in April 2024, he called the speculation “a little irritating” and said there’s nothing he can do to stop people inventing stories. He also expressed frustration about how the rumors can get “far too personal,” especially since he has a young son, Freddie, and values his privacy.
For now, Louis hasn’t publicly responded to this recent like/unlike incident, but fans are dissecting it as yet another tiny online action loaded with meaning—whether it was just a slip-up or something more intentional. What’s your take on this? Think it’s just social media noise or something worth watching?
