Known for being the joker of the band and having only broken up with his long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder a matter of months ago, the news is undoubtedly a shock to both Tomlinson and indeed his adoring fans.
Minus Zayn Malik and with the news of this pregnancy sure to rock the band's once clean-cut reputation one has to question whether the glory days of One Direction are well and truly over.
Breaking his silence on Twitter this morning, referring to the band's latest gig Tomlinson thanked fans for their 'support', with the star still yet to confirm whether or not he is to become a father

Amazing show ! Thank you for the support !!

— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) July 16, 2015