Twitter’s hilarious response as Niall Horan announces new single

Niall Horan announced that his new single is coming out this week – and the internet lost it.

The former One Direction singer teased fans today with the announcement that his new single, Slow Hands, would be coming out later this week. Since the band’s split, Niall has been busy working on solo material, and fans cannot wait to hear what’s next from the This Town singer.

I know you’ve been waiting and I’m delighted to announce my new single ‘Slow Hands’ will be out 4th May ! can’t wait for you all to hear it pic.twitter.com/TPVUv150OF

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) May 1, 2017

Yes, the news sent Twitter into a meltdown with the news quickly trending on the social media platform. And with two days to go until it's release, fans are already positive the song is going to be a hit.

someone: what's your favorite song atm? me: SLOW HANDS someone: but it hasn't been released ye- me: sLOW HANDS S L O W H A N D S pic.twitter.com/TNRZEMCh3U

— lasainha (@larryndiota) May 1, 2017

@NiallOfficial PRAISE GOD. PRAISE NIALLSUS HORAN.

— Alex Goldschmidt (@alexandergold) May 1, 2017

@NiallOfficial this is gonna slay us all

— EMINIK (@EminikOfficial) May 1, 2017

Many of the Mullingar man's celebrity mates also took to social media to share their excitement - including fellow Irishman, Gavin James, and late night host, James Corden.

@NiallOfficial Looking forward to It bud ?

— Gavin James (@gavinjames) May 1, 2017

@NiallOfficial Absolutely honored that you wrote a song about this moment! ? pic.twitter.com/fshnN4Xicp

— The Late Late Show (@latelateshow) May 1, 2017

The news comes after former bandmate, Harry Styles announced that he too would be releasing his second solo single, Sweet Creature, today. So, it’s fair to say, Directioners are a happy bunch this week.

Narry right now watching us freak out: #SlowHands #SweetCreature pic.twitter.com/7sznKSgZPh

— Sel (@JustHoldSel) May 1, 2017