Harry Styles is seen sporting a baby bump as Internet explodes with hilarious memes after it's revealed 1D's Louis Tomlinson is 'to become a father' 

  • Louis is expecting a child with US stylist Briana Jungwirth 
  • Couple are no longer in a relationship
  • The baby is reportedly due early next year 
  • They were first pictured together clubbing in Los Angeles in May 
  • Louis split from long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder in March
  • Fans have mocked up funny photos of Harry Styles carrying Louis' baby 
  • A representative for the singer declined to comment 

One Direction fans have been left reeling by reports that Louis Tomlinson is set to become a father for the first time.

And the internet was quick to react to the news the 23-year-old hunk is expecting a child with US stylist Briana Jungwirth following a short-lived relationship, with a series of funny memes erupting online.

Several jokes poked fun of the fact many 1D fans are convinced Louis and his bandmate Harry Styles are involved in a secret romance, with theories awash that any girlfriends the singers have had were mere cover-ups for their forbidden love.

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Baby mama: One Direction fans were quick to react to the news of Louis Tomlinson's impending fatherhood, mocking up photos of a pregnant Harry Styles as a tongue-in-cheek tribute to fan conspiracies about the boys' forbidden romance

Baby mama: One Direction fans were quick to react to the news of Louis Tomlinson's impending fatherhood, mocking up photos of a pregnant Harry Styles as a tongue-in-cheek tribute to fan conspiracies about the boys' forbidden romance

Expecting: One Direction's Louis Tomlinson is reportedly expecting a baby with blonde beauty Briana Jungwirth, pictured together at the Snoop Dogg album launch in Los Angeles on 12 May

Expecting: One Direction's Louis Tomlinson is reportedly expecting a baby with blonde beauty Briana Jungwirth, pictured together at the Snoop Dogg album launch in Los Angeles on 12 May

The self-described 'Larry Stylinson' shippers went wild online, mocking up images of Harry, 21, cradling a baby bump.

One meme read: 'First EXCLUSIVE baby bump photo of the mother of Louis Tomlinson's child #congratulations #OhNoLouis.'

Another meme suggested Louis and his bandmates Harry, Niall Horan and Liam Payne - who are still reeling from the shock departure of Zayn Malik in March - should rename themselves 'Four and a Half Men' once the baby arrives. 

Several social media users photoshopped the boys' heads onto scenes from a hospital delivery room, with one amusing effort making the baby's face Zayn.

Celebrities including Little Britain comedians David Walliams and Matt Lucas have also weighed in on the headline news.

New direction: 1D - Harry, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis - could now rename themselves Four and a Half Men when the baby arrives 

New direction: 1D - Harry, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Louis - could now rename themselves Four and a Half Men when the baby arrives 

Cheeky: Fans went wild on social media, sharing concert photos of the time Harry stuffed something up his jumper during a live show, making him look pregnant 

Cheeky: Fans went wild on social media, sharing concert photos of the time Harry stuffed something up his jumper during a live show, making him look pregnant 

Hitting below the belt: Fans shared an image of a 'One Erection' condom, suggesting that Louis should have worn one when he decided to stay Up All Night 

Hitting below the belt: Fans shared an image of a 'One Erection' condom, suggesting that Louis should have worn one when he decided to stay Up All Night 

'When whole squad is in the delivery room': One fan photoshopped the 1D boys' heads onto a scene from a hospital drama 

'When whole squad is in the delivery room': One fan photoshopped the 1D boys' heads onto a scene from a hospital drama 

'When we find out Louis isn't the father': One Vine showed the boys hugging and celebrating backstage

'When we find out Louis isn't the father': One Vine showed the boys hugging and celebrating backstage

David, who is close friends with Louis' mentor Simon Cowell, joked: 'I am also pregnant with Louis Tomlinson's baby', while Matt referenced popular character Vicky Pollard from the former comedy series, who is known for having dozens of children by different men.

He posted: 'I can confirm Vicky Pollard is also pregnant by Louis Tomlinson. They done it round the back of Primark, by the bins.' 

Other celebrities were weighing in with their opinions, with I'm A Celebrity star Nicola McLean commenting Louis was adding to a 'baby boom'.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Maria Fowler found the whole report fairly humorous, writing: Louis Tomlinson's baby with his gf of 2 months was a surprise... Haha I bet it was.' 

Happy families: Niall had his star turn as the baby in this amusing viral image, with Liam sitting on Louis' knee

Happy families: Niall had his star turn as the baby in this amusing viral image, with Liam sitting on Louis' knee

Feeling bloated? Larry Stylinson shippers, who believe and Louis and Harry are meant for each other, created a series of funny GIFs and memes about the baby joy

Feeling bloated? Larry Stylinson shippers, who believe and Louis and Harry are meant for each other, created a series of funny GIFs and memes about the baby joy

Confused: Disbelief was the general mood on Twitter and the hashtag #OhNoLouis began trending

Confused: Disbelief was the general mood on Twitter and the hashtag #OhNoLouis began trending

Family portrait: Magician Matt Tarrant photoshopped his own head onto a new mother's body, cosying up to Louis as he cradled a baby Zayn 

Family portrait: Magician Matt Tarrant photoshopped his own head onto a new mother's body, cosying up to Louis as he cradled a baby Zayn 

Source story: One Twitter user joked that former band member Zayn had tipped off the press, while others claimed it was music producer Naughty Boy, who famously had a spat with Louis 

Source story: One Twitter user joked that former band member Zayn had tipped off the press, while others claimed it was music producer Naughty Boy, who famously had a spat with Louis 

Baby Styles: Harry might be a handsome guy in real life, but he looks positively terrifying in this meme

Baby Styles: Harry might be a handsome guy in real life, but he looks positively terrifying in this meme

Within hours of the news breaking on Twitter, 'Louis Tomlinson', 'Briana' and 'OhNoLouis' were trending on the micro-blogging site.

One fan named ‏@1DLouis36 tweeted: '@Louis_Tomlinson can you please come online and slay these rumors pllleeeeeaaaassse #OhNoLouis.'

Another under the handle @TorieRAWR wrote: '#OhNoLouis and No Birth Control. Kill me guys what is going on. @Louis_Tomlinson.'

One fan declared she would go into mourning if the report turned out to be true: 'If the @Louis_Tomlinson rumors r true i may just hide under my bed nd mourn. i legit cnt handle this anymore #OhNoLouis #LOUISISADAD.'  

What a joker: David, who is close friends with Louis' mentor Simon Cowell, poked fun of the situation

What a joker: David, who is close friends with Louis' mentor Simon Cowell, poked fun of the situation

Chiming in: His former Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas said their popular character Vicky Pollard had also been impregnated by Louis

Chiming in: His former Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas said their popular character Vicky Pollard had also been impregnated by Louis

Sarcastic: Former TOWIE star Maria Fowler tweeted her reaction to the news

Sarcastic: Former TOWIE star Maria Fowler tweeted her reaction to the news

Baby boom: I'm A Celebrity star Nicola McLean claimed Louis was just many of soon-to-be parents she kne

Baby boom: I'm A Celebrity star Nicola McLean claimed Louis was just many of soon-to-be parents she kne

One Twitter account under the handle @BrianaJungwirth - which has since been suspended after People claimed she did not have a social media presence - was bombarded with abuse by some of Louis's fans.

One fan demanded she confirm or deny the news, writing: '@BrianaJungwirth are you kidding me? You can't prove to a fandom your reAl? Your the freaking mother of Louis' child we deserve to know.'

Another was more stronger with their accusations: '@BrianaJungwirth if you weren't interested in attention you would say right away if you are or not pregnant!' 

The news Louis was set to become a parent with his close friend Briana first broke on Tuesday night via People magazine.

 A mutual friend of the pair insists that while Louis and the stylist aren't in a relationship, the singer will be a 'hands-on dad' when their baby arrives early next year. 

The pair were introduced through mutual friends a few months ago following Louis' split from his long-term girlfriend Eleanor Calder in March.

Twitter explodes: Fans rushed to Twitter to reach out to the singer in an attempt to get him to clarify if the report is true

Twitter explodes: Fans rushed to Twitter to reach out to the singer in an attempt to get him to clarify if the report is true

It wasn't long before #OhNoLouis was trending on Twitter as fans shared their disappointment in the news

It wasn't long before #OhNoLouis was trending on Twitter as fans shared their disappointment in the news

Pleading: A fan asks Louis to make a statement over the reports

Pleading: A fan asks Louis to make a statement over the reports

Sex education: Another fan berated Louis for apparently not practising safe sex

Sex education: Another fan berated Louis for apparently not practising safe sex

Not impressed: A fan accused Louis of being reckless

Not impressed: A fan accused Louis of being reckless

Just friends: A mutual friend of the pair, pictured together on a Hollywood night out in May, insists that while Louis and the stylist aren't in a relationship, the singer will be a 'hands-on dad'
Making plans: The One Direction star has reportedly been house hunting in LA to be near to Briana

Just friends: A mutual friend of the pair, pictured together on a Hollywood night out in May, insists that while Louis and the stylist aren't in a relationship, the singer will be a 'hands-on dad'

'Louis is happy and very excited about becoming a dad and he thinks Briana will be an amazing mother. It was a surprise at first, but he and Briana are very, very close friends and this has brought them even closer,' the source has told People. 

'They are both really happy and although they aren't in a relationship, their friendship is extremely strong and they are both really excited about the baby. It's early days and Briana and the baby's health are the most important things right now,' adds the friend. 

A representative for Louis had 'no comment' on the report when contacted by MailOnline.

Louis was seen holding hands with the American beauty, also 23, as he left the Snoop Dogg album release party on 12 May in Los Angeles.

A source told The Mirror at the time of their relationship: 'Louis is mainly in LA to work on 1D's new album but he is also making sure he is having plenty of fun.

'His friend gets on with her friend, so they've all been hanging out together. He is young and single, so why not?' 

Close: The pair, both 23, were introduced through mutual friends a few months ago 

Close: The pair, both 23, were introduced through mutual friends a few months ago 

The pair were pictured on a night out at The Argyle in California in early May before another night of partying days later at Project L.A. in Los Angeles.

Louis and the pretty stylist, who is said to be 'a very private' person, were also seen leaving Snoop Dogg's CD release bash in West Hollywood a few days later holding hands in the back of their ride home.

Louis, who has spent much of his recent time off from the band in LA, is reportedly already making plans ahead of the birth, and has been on the hunt for properties near Briana in California.

According to The Sun, Briaina is around 11 weeks pregnant and Louis has been by her side every step of the way, flying to LA to join her for the baby scan.

The Doncaster-born star is said to be 'really excited' about the news and is being 'protective' of his former flame, who he has remained great friends with. 

Who is Briana Jungwirth?

The 23-year-old is a Los Angeles-based stylist and has worked on fashion shoots.

She was introduced to Louis by a mutual friend earlier this year, with the pair pictured on a string of nights out together in May.

The pretty blonde is thought to live in Calabasas, California, the same exclusive neighbourhood where the Kardashians reside.

Louis is reportedly house-hunting in the area to be close to her.

Described as 'a very private person', Briana is not thought to have any social media accounts.

Sources claim she only attended her first One Direction concert recently. 

She is not in a relationship with Louis, with a mutual pal describing the two as simply 'close friends'.

New arrival: According to a mutual friend, the couple's baby is due early next year. The pair are pictured holding hands at Snoop Dogg's album release party on 12 May

New arrival: According to a mutual friend, the couple's baby is due early next year. The pair are pictured holding hands at Snoop Dogg's album release party on 12 May

Lucky lady: No doubt Briana is the envy of thousands, if not millions of One Directioners following the news

Lucky lady: No doubt Briana is the envy of thousands, if not millions of One Directioners following the news

Baby on the way: Briana is a stylist based in Los Angeles with friends describing the pretty blonde as 'a very private person'

Baby on the way: Briana is a stylist based in Los Angeles with friends describing the pretty blonde as 'a very private person'

Another night out: Louis and Briana enjoyed multiple late nights of clubbing together back in May

Another night out: Louis and Briana enjoyed multiple late nights of clubbing together back in May

An insider told the paper: 'It was obviously a surprise but they are both really happy. Louis really cares about Briana and thinks she will be a great mum. Their friendship has got even stronger through this.' 

The Brit singer's mother Johannah and step-father Dan have also reportedly met Briana's parents, with an insider claiming the two families enjoyed a July 4 weekend together. 

Louis' mum Johannah, a midwife, is a mother of seven and gave birth to twins Ernest and Doris in February 2014, but this will be her first grandchild. 

The singer is currently in the middle of One Direction's On The Road Again world tour with the band due to play in Seattle on Wednesday night before the tour winds up in October. 

News of the pregnancy comes just two weeks after Louis was pictured cosying up to model Tamara Bell at Glastonbury.

String of dates: Louis and Briana left a party at Project in Los Angeles together on May 9

String of dates: Louis and Briana left a party at Project in Los Angeles together on May 9

Meeting the family: The pair's parents have met already according to sources, with Louis' mum and step-dad flying in to spend July 4 with him and Briana

Meeting the family: The pair's parents have met already according to sources, with Louis' mum and step-dad flying in to spend July 4 with him and Briana

Louis's impending fatherhood comes just four months after he split from Manchester University graduate Eleanor Calder after four years together.

His split with dancer Eleanor was only made public when he was pictured kissing brunette student Lucy Julian, 20, while on holiday in Thailand in March.

At the time, his rep said: ‘Louis and Eleanor split up two weeks ago. They have not announced this as they wanted some privacy during this time.’

It was also claimed that Calder flew 20,000 miles to Australia in a final bid to save her relationship with the star and work through their 'differences'.

The news of Louis' impending fatherhood will no doubt come as a surprise to Eleanor on the eve of her 23rd birthday.

Since confirming he was single, Louis has been hitting the party scene hard and has regularly been photographed leaving nightclubs with a variety of pretty women.

Ex: Louis's impending fatherhood comes just four months after he split from Manchester University graduate Eleanor Calder, pictured together in 2013

Ex: Louis's impending fatherhood comes just four months after he split from Manchester University graduate Eleanor Calder, pictured together in 2013

Over: The One Direction star only confirmed his split from Eleanor when he was pictured with another girl in Thailand 

Over: The One Direction star only confirmed his split from Eleanor when he was pictured with another girl in Thailand 

Partying hard: Louis has been seen on nights out with a string of girls since his split from Eleanor, including Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello in May

Partying hard: Louis has been seen on nights out with a string of girls since his split from Eleanor, including Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello in May

Festival flirtation: News of the pregnancy comes just two weeks after Louis was pictured cosying up to model Tamara Bell at Glastonbury

Festival flirtation: News of the pregnancy comes just two weeks after Louis was pictured cosying up to model Tamara Bell at Glastonbury

Fling? Tamara has modelled for i-D and Elle and launched lingerie brand Almeida in 2012 and is also friends with Louis' bandmate Harry Styles

Fling? Tamara has modelled for i-D and Elle and launched lingerie brand Almeida in 2012 and is also friends with Louis' bandmate Harry Styles

Close: Louis and the pretty brunette were seen wandering around Worthy Farm deep in conversation

Close: Louis and the pretty brunette were seen wandering around Worthy Farm deep in conversation

In May, Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello was forced to deny rumours that she was dating Louis.

Eleanor is currently enjoying a trip to the States, sharing Instagram photos with her 2.1million followers over the weekend as she soaked up the sunshine in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. 

While Eleanor has yet to comment on the news, Louis' mum Johannah has been busy on her Twitter page, sharing a charity appeal link after the news on her son's impending fatherhood broke, though she has yet to comment on the baby reports.

The mother-of-seven also tweeted a gushing message about her son on Friday, writing: '10/7/10 my boy left his home with a packed lunch & a dream. 5 years on & still the same boy & still my best friend'.

Johannah, a midwife, is said to be thrilled at the prospect of becoming a grandmother, with a source telling The Sun she has been offering Briana advice about her pregnancy.

If the reports are true, it means Louis will be the first member of the boy band to become a father.

Father-to-be: Days after partying at Glastonbury, Louis is reported to have met with Briana's parents and his as they celebrated the baby news 

Father-to-be: Days after partying at Glastonbury, Louis is reported to have met with Briana's parents and his as they celebrated the baby news 

Keeping busy: Louis and his bandmates on stage in San Diego, California on Thursday last week

Keeping busy: Louis and his bandmates on stage in San Diego, California on Thursday last week

Football fan: Louis has signed on as a reserve player for his beloved home team Doncaster Rovers

Football fan: Louis has signed on as a reserve player for his beloved home team Doncaster Rovers

His bandmate Liam Payne is the only bandmember in a serious, long-term relationship, currently dating Sophia Smith.

Louis's former bandmate Zayn Malik, who quit the group in March, is engaged to Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards.

Aside from his pop star career, Louis is also a keen footballer and has played for his hometown team Doncaster Rovers as a reserve.

Louis is one of seven siblings with his mother Johannah and his father Troy Austin splitting when he was young.

He then took his stepfather Mark Tomlinson's surname, although his mum Johannah remarried again to Doctor Dan Deakin in July 2014. 

Split: Louis' ex Eleanor is currently enjoying a trip to the States, posting pictures on her Instagram account over the weekend of herself in LA and Vegas

Split: Louis' ex Eleanor is currently enjoying a trip to the States, posting pictures on her Instagram account over the weekend of herself in LA and Vegas

Long-term love: The student dated Louis for four years before their split in March

Long-term love: The student dated Louis for four years before their split in March

Starting out: A young Louis and his bandmates when One Direction first started out in 2010

Starting out: A young Louis and his bandmates when One Direction first started out in 2010

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