One Direction songwriters reveal that Adele also wanted the track before it was handed to the boyband, leaving fans stunned by the revelation.

One Direction fans have been left surprised after songwriters revealed that Adele once showed interest in recording the band’s popular song ‘Fool’s Gold’.

The revelation has reignited conversations about the track, which became a fan favourite after being released by the British-Irish boyband.

According to the songwriters, Adele also wanted the song, but it had already been given to One Direction, the group behind the hit ‘One Thing’.

The previously unknown detail quickly spread across social media, with fans sharing their reactions and imagining how different the song might have sounded in Adele’s voice.

One X user joked that it would have been a tragedy if Adele had recorded the track instead, while another wrote, “love adele but fools gold is so good by one direction”.

Another fan said they could imagine Adele singing the song but were glad it ultimately went to One Direction.

Others expressed relief that the track became part of the boyband’s music catalogue, with one describing it as one of their favourite One Direction songs.

Some fans also suggested that Adele should record a cover of ‘Fool’s Gold’, while others called for listeners to hear her interpretation of the track.

Although Adele’s version never materialised, the revelation has given fans a fresh reason to revisit one of One Direction’s memorable songs.