One Direction has turned down an invitation to reunite at the Brit Awards, despite being approached about honoring their late bandmate, Liam Payne. Members Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik were reportedly asked to come together for a tribute performance, but they have collectively decided against it and are unlikely to attend the event altogether.

According to a source who spoke to The Sun, the group felt that the moment was too emotionally overwhelming. "It has been a really emotional time for the lads, and it was decided that it would just be too much," the insider revealed. "They have grieved in private and don’t feel the need to do a big, showy tribute for the sake of it. Millions of fans will be disappointed not to see them back on stage together, but the time is just not right."

Since One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016, all the members have pursued solo careers, making a reunion highly unlikely at this point. The source further explained, "Apart from anything else, Zayn now lives in America, and they’re all at different stages in life. A One Direction reunion is not on the cards at all."

However, Liam will still receive a heartfelt tribute at the Brit Awards. Comedian Jack Whitehall, who is hosting the ceremony on March 1, is expected to speak about his late friend. Liam tragically passed away in October at the age of 31 after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Another source emphasized that the tribute will be a significant part of the show rather than just a brief mention in the In Memoriam segment. "Jack will say a few words about Liam, and the tribute will be a strong section of the show. While Liam’s family isn’t directly involved, they are being kept informed. The Brits are handling it with great care, respect, and sensitivity."

Disclaimer: This image is taken from One Direction: This Is Us (2013)