In between the heartbroken fans and the tweets of celebration, there were a lot of feelings to be had... and a lot of jokes about 'going different directions'.
Digital Spy rounds up the best Twitter reactions below:
Of course, there were plenty of jokes...
So there wasn't only one direction after all
— Professor Green (@professorgreen) August 23, 2015
I am not making any jokes about the One Direction split. That's what makes me beautiful.
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— Chris Hewitt (@ChrisHewitt) August 23, 2015
Considerate of One Direction to announce their split during the summer holidays. Teachers everywhere will be raising a glass to them.
— Kit Lovelace (@kitlovelace) August 23, 2015
One direction breaking up?? Ive only just managed to get over atomic kitten splitting.. FML
— Aden Flint (@AFlint4) August 23, 2015
One Direction are splitting up next March.
Which means the One Direction Reunion Tour starts in March 2019.
Book now!
— Ian Hyland (@HylandIan) August 23, 2015
ONE DIRECTION ARE GOING OFF IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS
— Callux (@Callux) August 23, 2015
You know when something big happens and David Cameron comes back from holiday...is it the same for R1 DJs if 1D split up? If so...annoyed.
— Greg James (@gregjames) August 23, 2015
Is there a helpline for those affected by the news that One Direction will be splitting next March? pic.twitter.com/gaaiq0kRDh
— Katie Weasel (@KatieWeasel) August 23, 2015
"Foursome to split and go their separate ways from March." #inevitable
Oh, you mean One Direction. pic.twitter.com/jpJJiO50sW
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) August 24, 2015
There were heartbroken tweets...
watching les mis and anne hathaway howling i dreamed a dream isn't an ideal setting to find out one direction are gonna break up
— aisling (@aislingd1989) August 23, 2015
I don't think I'm ready to accept the fact that one direction are going to be over
— jayna (@_horanfeels) August 23, 2015
Have One Direction actually split up or? Cause im about to cry
— Tarkan Basara (@_tarkanbasara) August 23, 2015
One direction to split I can't
— Jake Burns (@_jakeburns) August 23, 2015
I'M CRYING RIGHT NOW! I DONT WANT ONE DIRECTION TO SPLIT UP NOT NOW PLEASE! MY LIFE WONT BE NOTHING WITHOUT THEM I LOVE THEM SOOOO MUCH
— GeorgiaK_1DForever (@gkabc12345) August 24, 2015
...And those who didn't believe the rumours
I don't believe that article. I don't believe that article. I don't believe that article. #MTVHottest One Direction
— LOUIS PLEASE FOLLOW (@LouisTandFOB) August 23, 2015
SOMEONE RELEASE A GOD DAMN OFFICIAL STATEMENT MY HEART CANT TAKE THESE CONSTANT RUMOURS ARE ONE DIRECTION SPLITTING OR ARENT THEY !?
— Josh//⚓️☀️ (@cuthbertseyes_) August 23, 2015
#OneDirection is not breaking up everyone chill pic.twitter.com/AYjH8RYUFz
— Chad Dylan Cooper (@fee1thepayn3) August 23, 2015
one direction isn't allowed to break up until im dead
— inês (@ashdonuts) August 23, 2015
1D will split up in March
the fandom be like:
#OneDirection pic.twitter.com/Azgg7H0vR2
— tiara (@faboulouser) August 24, 2015
IT'S OKAY IT'S JUST A PAUSE #OneDirection pic.twitter.com/ptsQtfaKOn
— hailey//TOMORROW (@sassmastafranta) August 24, 2015
Finally, loyal fans voiced their support...
I think the One Direction boys deserve to have a break! They are ALL amazing and they won't disappear!
— LucyAndLydia (@LucyAndLydia) August 23, 2015
ONE DIRECTION HAVING A BREAK WOULD BE GOOD THOUGH.
PLEASE TAKE A BREAK, BOYS, BEFORE YOU BURN OUT.
— charlotte (@BriBrysHat) August 23, 2015
Watch one direction go on a break but still win awards and rule the world
— k,, (@tomlinsnjh) August 23, 2015
i think theyre just taking a break not breaking up. lets just let the boys rest they really need it.
#OneDirection
— torn (@ohlordnjh) August 23, 2015
