Niall Horan reveals he’s been keeping VERY busy in lockdown by learning to play the ukulele, writing songs on his guitar and finding a love for CLEANING
He’s been busy promoting his second album Heartbreak Weather.
And Niall Horan has shown that he didn’t let lockdown empty out his schedule, instead taking up several new hobbies to stay entertained.
The former One Direction star, 26, told The Sunday Mirror that as well as learning to play the ukulele he’s been writing new songs and found a love for cleaning.
Keeping busy: Niall Horan, 26, has taken up several new hobbies – including cleaning, cooking and playing the ukulele – during lockdown (pictured in 2019)
Niall said: ‘Cleaning is so therapeutic, I didn’t realise. I obviously do it in dribs and drabs, but this is basically a month-long spring clean that we’re getting ourselves into and it’s really good.’
As well as sprucing up his apartment, Niall has been working on his physique and trying to eat healthier by cooking his own meals.
He said: ‘I find myself sometimes working out twice a day. I want to come out of this absolutely shredded – but I probably won’t because I do like to eat c**p.’
Having the extra time at home has also meant that Niall can work on new music for his adoring fans.
New music: The Irish singer-songwriter has also been trying to write new songs on his guitar
The Nice to Meet Ya hitmaker told the Sunday Mirror that he’s been trying to learn the ukulele and also attempting to get to grips with playing the piano.
He added: ‘I’ve been picking up a guitar at every opportunity, and trying to write some tunes.’
Niall proved his time in lockdown had been an instant help for his music back in March when he shared a new song on Instagram.
Posting a video of himself, the star wrote: ‘Dear Patience is a song I wrote at a time when I felt like I needed to be more patient with things and now that we’re all holed up at home, it feels like we could all use a little patience.’
Exciting! One Direction recently revealed their plans to celebrate their 10th anniversary
It comes after One Direction revealed their plans to celebrate their 10th anniversary.
Fans were pinning their hopes on the five piece, which includes Niall, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, all 26, Zayn Malik, 27, and Louis Tomlinson, 28, to finally reunite.
However the coronavirus pandemic has halted any potential plans for the boyband to meet for a special appearance, which Liam teased earlier this year.
Instead the band will commemorate their anniversary by launching a celebration website, complete with a special video made for their fans.
Saving 2020: One Direction fans were convinced the boys would reunite for the band’s 10-year anniversary but it turns out the band are planning a special website
They will also launch interactive playlists and activations across digital platforms on July 23, which will mark 10 years since the band first got together.
The website will take the form of a timeline charting the history of the group, from the first audition right up to the start of their hiatus.
One Direction are a global phenomenon and have sold over 200 million records worldwide, with over 21 billion streams across all streaming platforms.
The band have won nearly 200 awards including 7 BRIT Awards, 4 MTV Music Awards, 6 Billboard Music Awards, 7 American Music Awards and 28 Kids Choice Awards.