One Direction confirm they will take break in 2016, but deny plans to split up

One Direction have confirmed that they will be taking a lengthy break during 2016. 

Tabloid reports over the weekend indicated that the group may be on the verge of splitting up, but the band's Niall Horan has now taken to Twitter to deny this. Horan did however confirm that the band will be taking some time off next year.

He wrote: "Lots of rumours going round. We are not splitting up, but we will be taking a well earned break at some point next year. Don't worry though, we still have lots we want to achieve! Can't wait for you to hear all the new music we have for you and to perform."

Ok so Lots of rumours going round. We are not splitting up, but we will be taking a well earned break at some point next year

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 24, 2015

Don't worry though, we still have lots we want to achieve ! Can't wait for you to hear all the new music we have for you and to perform

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 24, 2015

His bandmate Louis Tomlinson added: "Your support is truly indescribable! It's just a break. We're not going anywhere!"

Your support is truly indescribable! It's just a break :) we're not going anywhere !!

— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) August 24, 2015

The band are currently in middle of a lengthy world tour in support of their latest album Four. You can find full details of the tour here. 

Their latest single 'Drag Me Down', which was released earlier this month, is available to purchase here from our online store.