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| One Direction star Louis Tomlinson and Justin Bieber |
The One Direction star thinks the
19-year-old Canadian pop star – who caused controversy earlier this week when
he arrived on stage for the first of his London shows two hours late and in a
separate incident threatened a photographer - has been unfairly treated by the
media recently and wishes they would "take it easy" on him despite
admitting he is not close to the 'Beauty And A Beat' singer.
The 21-year-old British boy band member
wrote on his Twitter page on Friday (08.03.13): "Although I don't know him
personally, I do wish the press would take it easy on @justinbieber."
He then added: "I really do empathize
with him, I don't see anything out of character in comparison to any other
teenagers I know."
Justin wrapped up his fourth and final sold
out tour date in London
on Friday night following a difficult week, which also saw him lose his breath
on stage forcing him to undergo a check-up in hospital afterwards.
On Thursday he took a swing at the
photographer, but was kept back by his security guards before eventually being
ushered back into the vehicle and driving away.
The 'Never Say Never' hitmaker later blamed
his behavior on a "rough week".
He tweeted: "Ahhhhh! Rough morning.
Trying to feel better for this show tonight but let the paps get the best of
me.
"Sometimes when people r shoving
cameras in your face all day and yelling the worst thing possible at u...well
I'm human. Rough week "Not gonna let them get the best of me again. Gonna
get focused on this show tonight. Adrenaline is high now. Gonna put it on the
stage "Only way someone can break u is if u let them. (sic)"
Justin later revealed he received a pep
talk from rapper turned actor Will Smith, who gave him some great advice.
He tweeted: "love to big man Will
Smith for the great talk yesterday.
We know the truth and we must stand tall.
Love u man! thanks!"
