One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has opened up on rumours that claim he and Harry Styles are gay.

Tomlinson, who is dating Eleanor Calder, has battled the speculation for months and recently called it "bullsh*t" on Twitter.

One Direction supporters had previously coined the term 'Larry Stylinson' after some fans suggested that he and bandmate could have an especially strong bond.

Speaking during an interview with Alan Carr's Chatty Man, Tomlinson said that the rumour has become "hard to deal with". He said:

"I just think it's really degrading towards her. This is a subject that was funny at first but now is actually hard to deal with, as I am in relationship."

The 'One Thing' star said: "Me and Harry are best friends. People look into our every move - it is actually affecting the way me and Harry are in public."

Tomlinson meanwhile is set to feature on the front of this weekend's Fabulous magazine - which goes on sale in The Sun in the UK on Sunday (September 30) - with each band member getting their own cover.