Liam Payne stunned fans and celebrities alike as he graced the red carpet at Louis Tomlinson's movie premiere for All Of Those Voices.
The 29-year-old former One Direction singer, was seen at the star-studded event at Cineworld in Leicester Square, London, on Thursday night, with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy.
While the mini-reunion of the One Direction members Payne and Tomlinson was an unexpected surprise, it was Payne's seemingly new look that stole the spotlight.
Pictures of the 'Strip That Down' singer from the event hint at a dramatic transformation, which fans speculate is due to buccal fat removal - a popular procedure that involves extracting fat pads from inside the cheeks to achieve a more defined facial structure.
Fans were quick to take to Twitter, airing their reactions to the singer's drastic change. "Out of every celebrity to fall victim to the buccal fat removal surgery, I really did not expect Liam Payne to be one of them. This is what he deserves for being horrible," tweeted one user, while another questioned, "What happened to Liam Payne’s beautiful face???"
Some fans went a step further, comparing Payne's new look to the meme-worthy Handsome Squidward. Comments like "Liam Payne getting his face done was not on my 2023 bingo card" continued to pour in on Twitter, with some suggesting that the singer was drawing inspiration from Khloe Kardashian.
With the absence of other former One Direction members like Harry Styles, Niall Horan, or Zayn Malik at the premiere, Payne's presence demonstrated his dedication and support of Tomlinson.
Speaking about Payne's attendance, Tomlinson said per Rolling Stone, "I didn’t actually expect him to come, but he told me a couple of days ago he was coming, so really just an honor and a testament to him as a guy, definitely."
Echoing the sentiment, Payne expressed his appreciation for his bandmates, "All the boys have been there for me. I’ve suffered a bit of a dark time in my life at the moment. Honestly, I wouldn’t be here without the boys."
All Of Those Voices offers fans an intimate, unfiltered glimpse into Tomlinson's life and career, detailing his transition from a band member of One Direction to a solo artist.
The movie explores the challenges, pressures, and triumphs that have shaped his journey and reveals a side of Tomlinson that fans have never seen before.
All Of Those Voices is available in theaters now.