Louis Tomlinson has stated that he will not perform with One Direction again following the tragic death of bandmate Liam Payne. Liam passed away on 16 October after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Rumors of a reunion at the BRIT Awards to pay tribute to Liam were circulating, but Louis' PR manager confirmed that he could never perform with the band again. The band did not reunite at the ceremony, but Liam was honored with a video montage and kind words from host Jack Whitehall. Louis paid tribute to Liam on Instagram, calling him a brother and a vital part of One Direction.