Liam Payne has said reports that he has a drinking problem are unfounded.

The pop star took to Twitter after an article was published by The Inquisitr that suggested the One Direction member might have a drinking problem.

The article said the rest of the boy band are worried about Liam and that he had been drinking too much while on tour.

But Liam was not impressed by the article and responded on Twitter. He added that in his spare time he goes to the gym, plays video games and drinks no more than a university student his age would.

Many of his fans were also angry with the article.

Liam signed off Twitter apologising for this “rant”.