Simon Cowell is throwing major shade at a One Direction member

It would seem as though Simon Cowell is on the outs with a certain boy-bander. 

Speaking at an America's Got Talent press conference, the music mogul discussed his relationship with the One Direction boys, and openly referred to their "loyalty."

"We're in touch with them all. The great thing about all these boys – well not all of them but most of them – they are incredibly loyal and you don't always expect that" he said. 

"Niall, Harry, Louis – amazing," he continued…leaving out a familiar name. 

Simon did not mention anything about Liam Payne, leaving us all to wonder if they have had a disagreement. 

Perhaps the rift is as a result of Liam's recently signed solo record deal, with competing label Capitol Records. 

When asked about Louis however, who recently joined him as a guest judge on America's Got Talent, Simon gushed about how great he was doing. 

“Louis is great! It was so funny, and so kind of odd, because he had auditioned for me five years ago, and now he’s sitting where I’m sitting, judging other people and doing it really well."

In the hope of a One Direction reunion, we hope this beef cleared up soon.