Although One Direction disbanded eight years ago, people are still curious to know more about them. Well, every member has embarked on their individual journey and is also flourishing in it. But fans’ favorite sweet boy Niall Horan is once again trending for promoting the LGBTQ+ community. It quickly sparked the rumors- is Niall Horan gay? Well, the singer never opened up about his private life in public. But guess what? A couple of years ago, he opened up about his secret relationship. Let’s see who this person is.
Fans In Doub: Is Niall Horan Gay?
Since One Direction rose to fame, the members have been bombarded with hate and mean comments from time to time for being gay. There were plenty of rumors hinting that they had a close physical relationship with each other. One of the famous couples was Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson, famous as Larry Stylinson. Despite Louis’ confession that he had a girlfriend and had no physical relationship with Harry, the rumors continued to grow. However, things turned dramatic when people started calling Niall Horan gay. It all began in 2014 when a short clip of Niall and songwriter Julian Burnett kissing each other circulated online.
Horan was celebrating his 21st birthday in Vegas when the rumors started to make a shape. It left fans wondering whether Niall Horan is gay. However, the singer quickly took to Twitter to clear that misunderstanding. He dismissed the rumors stating that all such words always crack him up. But Julian later fuelled rumors by retweeting it. He said: “Three kisses a day can speed up your metabolism and strength.” It quickly left fans wondering about the possibility of them dating each other. But Horan never cleared the air and left fans with their theories. Further, when a fan asked Julian how he feels when half of the fans think they two make out that night, Julian said, “feels good.” So is Niall Horan gay, for real?
Well, it isn’t like this. Although Horan never publicly spoke about his personal relationship, he has a history of dating a famous singer/actress. In 2017, Horan started dating American singer Hailee Steinfeld. However, the couple broke up a year after—the same year he opened up about his diagnosis of mild OCD and anxiety. The past few years were quite challenging for him. But everything went back on its track when Horan started dating account manager Amelia Wooley in 2020. The couple is still together and living a wonderful life. It confirms that Naill Horan isn’t gay at all.
Niall Horan’s Track Branded As “Gay Anthem”
In 2020, Naill dropped his sophomore solo album, “Heartbreak Weather,” which was soon branded as a “gay anthem.” Many of his LGBTQ+ fans loved the track “No Judgment” for its punchy pop music and the poignant title. Soon fans declared that they were playing it on the first day of Pride Month and also appreciated the concept. Although the song wasn’t meant for the community and had a different meaning, it greatly encouraged them.
Singer Helps Fan To Come Out Of Closet
Although Niall Horan isn’t gay, he helped his mega-fan to open his sexuality to his family in 2018. His fierce supporter revealed on Twitter that Niall’s track “Flicker” encouraged him to tell the truth. He said he decided to reveal his sexuality after relating to touching lyrics from the song. The fan also expressed his bliss over meeting Niall for the first time, saying that the music influenced him.
Who Is Niall Horan?
Born in Mullingar County Westmeath on September 13, 1993, Niall Horan’s parents separated when he was five. After separation, he and his older brother Greg lived with their mom only for a year and then moved in with their dad. Niall attended St. Kenny’s National School before graduating from Mary’s College. Later he honed his guitar skills and performed during a fund-raiser for the football team.
How Did Niall Horan Rise To Fame?
Niall auditioned for The X Factor Season Seven in 2010 and received mixed responses from the judges. With Simon Cowell’s encouragement, he was put through to BootCamp. But he failed to qualify for the next round. However, guest judge Nicole Scherzinger‘s suggestion changed everything. Horan was put in a group of four boys who also failed in the competition and later formed a boy band named “One Direction.” Despite gaining the judges’ hearts, the group finished in 3rd place. But their popularity tremendously increased.
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Following The X Factor, the group signed a deal with Cowell. Their debut soon peaked at the top charts. Soon, One Direction released one after another hit songs and also performed in several countries. The British-Irish boy band was one of the most famous bands ever. Despite this, the group parted ways in 2015. After then, Horan founded a golf management company and signed several golf players. The following year he released his debut solo album that entered the top 20 in the US and top 10 in the UK. Soon after, he came up with back-to-back hit songs, and his latest song Heaven peaked at number 4 on the Irish singles chart a week after its release.
Well, it’s clear now that Niall Horan isn’t gay, and all the rumors were fake. But his latest track becoming a “gay anthem,” appeared as a pride moment for the singer. Should he come up with more such tracks? Comment down your thought below. Stay tuned. TechRadar247 will keep you updated.