Netflix director responds to report Zayn Malik punched Louis Tomlinson on set: ‘There goes the last year of work’

Key Points:

• A planned Netflix documentary following former One Direction members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson on a US road trip has reportedly been scrapped after an alleged altercation between the two musicians six months ago.
• According to reports, Malik allegedly punched Tomlinson after making a remark about Tomlinson's late mother, Johannah, causing a head injury and concussion; the incident reportedly occurred in front of many people on set.
• Netflix decided to cancel the series last month due to the lack of reconciliation between Malik and Tomlinson, and neither artist has publicly commented on the documentary or the alleged incident.
• Director Nicola Marsh expressed frustration over the project's cancellation, while Tomlinson has reportedly unfollowed Malik on Instagram following the dispute.
• On the same day Malik released his new album, Konnakol, he was admitted to hospital and shared a message thanking fans and hospital staff, though he did not disclose details about his health condition.