August 24th 2024.
Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit the infamous love triangle that had Twitter teens buzzing back in 2014. It was a year filled with memorable moments, from Ellen Degeneres' iconic Oscars selfie to Solange and Jay-Z's elevator altercation. But one scandal that had everyone talking was the unexpected connection between One Direction, Ed Sheeran, and Ellie Goulding.
It all started with Ed's smash hit single "Don't" from his album X. The song, which showcased his lyrical prowess, sparked speculation that it was about his rumored romance with Ellie, who was allegedly cheating on him with Niall Horan from One Direction.
Fast forward a decade and we're still not sure if we have all the pieces to this complicated puzzle, but let's try to piece it together as we revisit one of pop's most dramatic love scandals that had Twitter teens hooked.
"Don't" is a catchy guitar track that earned Ed his first top 10 hit in the US. The lyrics tell the story of a romance that takes a turn when Ed discovers his partner has been unfaithful with another man. Fans were quick to connect the dots, especially when lyrics like "It's not like we were both on tour / We were staying on the same f***ing hotel floor" made it pretty obvious that Ellie was the inspiration behind the song.
Ed, known for being open about his personal life in his music, was surprisingly tight-lipped about the inspiration behind "Don't." In an interview, he admitted it was a "negative song" and that everyone already knew who it was about. However, he also mentioned that the song opened up a door that he probably shouldn't have opened.
And while Ed may have been feeling some type of way about Ellie, she maintained that they were just friends and never dated. She even made a joke on Twitter about how holding hands with friends automatically meant they were in a relationship.
But things took a turn when Ed seemed to remember the situation differently, claiming that "normal people don't hold hands if they're just friends." He went on to say that something was going on between him and Ellie, but now it's not. Meanwhile, Ellie has always maintained that they were just friends and nothing more.
As for Niall, he remained silent on the speculation but was seen going on a few dates with Ellie at the time. However, he was thriving as part of One Direction and was known for keeping his love life private.
Ellie, on the other hand, was vocal about the situation, stating that it caused her a lot of trauma and even impacted her career. She eventually took a five-year break from music and has since moved on, getting married and welcoming a son.
But it's not all bad blood between Ed and Ellie. She has since stated that they are on good terms and that their brief fling is in the past. She also clarified that she only went on a few dates with Niall and that the rumors of them cheating were hurtful.
Fast forward to 2024, and all three parties have moved on with their lives. Ellie is now a mother and recently separated from her husband. Ed is happily married with two children, and Niall is still going strong with his girlfriend of three years. And despite any past drama, Ed and Niall remain great friends, as seen in their surprise duet of "Little Things" and "Lego House" on stage in Dublin.
So, there you have it, a deep dive into the love triangle that had everyone talking. It's been a wild ride, but we can all agree that it's great to see that everyone has moved on and found happiness.
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