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1D's Liam Payne defends Attitude interview after fan backlash

One Direction star Liam Payne has taken to Twitter to defend himself over comments he made in an interview to Attitude magazine.

The singer covers the gay publication's October issue, but some fans have taken offence to remarks he made concerning two of his bandmates.

The internet has often suggested that Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles are in a secret relationship.

Referring to 'Larry Stylinson', Payne said: "When the [gay marriage] law changed in the US there were loads of rainbow flags flying at our shows, but I think that was mainly because people think of the Louis and Harry thing, which is absolutely nuts and drives me insane.

"It's like when you know the ins and outs of what's going on with people, it's just annoying when it's so stupid...It becomes like a conspiracy or a cult."

This prompted some fans to hit out at Payne, with one Twitter user writing:

"Liam payne's PR article on attitude to prove he's not a homophobe backfired. Made him look a little ignorant #rainbowdirection."

Payne then took to Twitter himself, saying: "It's funny I thought people appreciated honesty these days.

"Can see people saying I'm playing 'the victim' I don't feel even 1% a victim at all I had a wonderful time doing the shoot.

"And am blessed with the best job in the world massive thank you to @AttitudeMag for having me along and for everyone who enjoyed reading."

Payne's interview appeared online just days after he was forced into denying accusations of homophobia following remarks he made on stage.

He reportedly said: "This is my favourite song off the last album, and it is about trying to find that number one woman of your life, which none of you can relate to, ’cause most of you are girls. Except for the boys in here, you know what I’m talking about."

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