Niall Horan recently addressed a mix-up regarding the release date of his upcoming album during an appearance on Nick Grimshaw’s Dish Podcast. The 32-year-old singer was promoting his fourth studio album, Dinner Party, when Grimshaw, a well-known radio DJ aged 41, made a playful error by announcing the wrong release date.
Grimshaw mistakenly stated that the album would be released on April 17, which is actually the date Zayn Malik is scheduled to launch his fifth studio album, KONNAKOL. Upon hearing this, Horan promptly corrected him, clarifying that his album will be released on June 5. Fans noticed Horan’s serious expression while correcting the date, with some speculating about lingering tensions stemming from Malik’s sudden departure from One Direction and the resulting strained relationships among the band members.
However, the video footage reveals that Horan was enjoying the banter and laughed along with the joke, suggesting that any past conflicts have been resolved and the former bandmates have moved on. This light-hearted moment reflects a more amicable atmosphere among the ex-members.
In a notable trend for 2026, all former One Direction members are releasing solo albums this year. Harry Styles has already released “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” while Louis Tomlinson launched “How Did I Get Here?” in January. Following them, Zayn Malik and Niall Horan are set to release their new albums in April and June, respectively, marking an exciting year for fans of the group.
