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One Direction member Louis Tomlinson's estranged father, Troy Austin, recently opened up about his son.
Austin split from the One Direction star's mother when he was just two years old, and recently reached out to him - and chose to do so through an interview with The Mirror, as opposed to a private phonecall. Obviously.
Speaking to the paper, Austin said, "Seeing what he’s done with his life makes me so happy. I know people will think I’m only interested in being part of his life again because he’s rich and famous. But it’s not about that. I’m his dad.
"We’re flesh and blood and nothing can change that. I’m so proud of him I could burst. Of course, I would love to see him again and have a proper relationship with him. What dad wouldn’t? But it’s up to him."
Austin claimed that he had tried to reach out to Tomlinson during The X Factor, continuing, "I had to watch from afar. When the show ended and the band took off, it was unbelievable. Every time I opened a paper or turned on the TV, they were there.
"I told the odd person I was Louis’ dad but mostly kept it to myself. I didn’t want to look like I was jumping on the bandwagon."
Louis Tomlinson has no interest in reconnecting with estranged father
However, it seems that Tomlinson isn't interested in getting back in contact with Austin.
Writing on Twitter after The Mirror published the interview, he posted, "I'd like to start off the day by saying a big f**k you to 'the mirror'. On a happier note huge love to all out fans, you keep us going!!"
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