Ed Sheeran has stirred a wave of excitement among One Direction fans by releasing never-before-seen photos of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson. As part of the rollout for his emotional new single Old Phone, released on May 1, Sheeran revisited an old mobile phone he last used in 2015. What he found was a collection of precious moments captured during the peak of 1D’s popularity. The internet quickly responded with overwhelming nostalgia and enthusiasm.
Teddy’s Old Phone: Instagram Time Capsule
To promote the single, Sheeran launched a dedicated Instagram account, @teddysoldphone, where he began posting throwback photos starting March 28. These images, sourced from the phone he had turned off in December 2015, include candid teenage snapshots of his famous friends. Among them are several unseen moments featuring One Direction members in their early fame years. The posts instantly became a hit with fans longing for the band’s golden era.
Fan Reactions: From Billboard Throwbacks to “Fetus Harry”
One standout photo featured Louis, Niall, Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris, and Sheeran together at the 2015 Billboard Awards, prompting a fan to scream, “LOUIS, NIALL, CALVIN, TAYLOR AND ED TOGETHER IN ONE PIC?!” Another fan gushed over a goofy Harry sporting faux metal teeth, saying, “New pic of frat boy Harry wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card [crying emoji].” A third fan melted at a shot from the Olympic Closing Ceremony, calling him “Fetus Harry. He was such a baby [red heart emoji].”
More Than Promotion: A Nostalgic Celebration of Friendship
While Old Phone serves as an emotional track about the past, this rollout also reconnects fans with the roots of 2010s pop culture. By sharing unseen, personal moments with 1D members, Ed Sheeran has done more than market a song—he’s reignited an era of camaraderie, innocence, and rising fame. These snapshots aren’t just photos; they’re memories fans thought they’d never see, and they’re reminding everyone why these friendships and moments meant so much. Stay tuned to TVSeasonspoilers for more updates and latest news.