Louis Tomlinson fans have gone wild on Thursday as they spotted the One Direction heartthrob's appearance in Waterloo Road as a teenager.
Before finding fame, the singer, now 34, made a brief appearance in the hit BBC drama in the very first series in 2006 as a school boy.
The soap, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, dug through the archives to unearth the blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo from Louis as he played an extra in the playground.
Sharing the clip to Instagram, the BBC asked: 'Do you think he was scared of Janeece?'
In the footage, a concerned-looking Louis can be seen in the background of the school playground as fan-favourites Janeece Bryant (Chelsee Healey) and Donte Charles (Adam Thomas) had a heated row.
To make sure fans don't miss the four-second appearance, the video has been edited in slow-motion: 'Can you spot One Direction's Louis Tomlinson in Waterloo Road?'
Fans took to the comments to discuss the shock cameo, they wrote: 'I've seen this multiple times how did I not realise; What the hell? It is him; Oh my didn't notice that'
Before Louis found global fame in One Direction on the X Factor in 2010, he was a budding actor with a string of background roles.
As well as Waterloo Road, Louis had appeared in Kay Mellor's Fat Friends, alongside James Corden and Lisa Riley, and the drama film, If I Had You.
Earlier this week, Louis opened up about one of his pre-fame jobs while speaking to Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2.
'I did work at Toys R US. It was one of my favourite jobs. I absolutely loved it. I loved it. Honestly. I was just on the tech.
'I had to just do the tech basically, giving tech demos to people. Do you remember Guitar Hero? Well, they'd just released DJ Hero.
'I just spent hours on my working day demonstrating to other customers. I loved that job though, I loved it.'
It comes after Louis sparked concern by sharing a string of tweets admitting he's 'terrified' of touring, after taking a public swipe at Harry Styles when their music dropped on the same day.
Sources told Daily Mail in January that the One Direction star was blindsided when he learned that Harry's single Aperture would be released on the same day as his new album How Did I Get Here?.
Over the weekend, Louis shared lengthy tweets reflecting on the fears he's had around performing on his previous two tours, with his third set to kick off in Germany on 23 March.
The soap, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, dug through the archives to unearth the blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo from Louis as he played an extra in the playground.
Before Louis found fame on the X Factor in 2010, he was a budding actor with a string of background roles including in Kay Mellor's Fat Friends and the drama film If I Had You (pictured with James Corden and Lisa Riley).
Fans took to the comments to discuss the shock cameo, they wrote: 'I've seen this multiple times how did I not realise; What the hell? It is him; Oh my didn't notice that'
The star said he's got a 'really really good feeling' about his upcoming shows, but confessed he had been 'hard on himself' about shows in the past, sparking many fans to share messages of support.
Louishad previously shared that he needed his fans to rally to give his new album 'the moment he deserved,' after it dropped on the same day as Harry's new track.
Harry and Louis's relationship has been complicated over the years, though both have denied rumours they fell out when One Direction split in 2016.
In his posts, Louis said: 'Right listen, heart to heart, I want to level with you all. I know I haven't been as present online as I have been in the past. Been taking a bit of time for myself but I can't express the incredible gratitude I have for all of you!
'Feeling so so so f*g excited for this tour. Weirdly it all hit me today. Just went down to crypto arena to do a few bits and feel so proud of how far we've come...
'These moments are going to be the most pure, special and visceral yet. I can feel it... Feeling incredibly sentimental today...
'My first tour was so f*g terrifying to me and maybe because I was pretty hard on myself, weird little paradox every night of feelings the adrenaline and the love of the crowd all the while scolding myself in my head. I had some incredible shows that tour and proved a lot to myself but still it was a tough one mentally...
'The 2nd tour had a different energy about it. I felt much more assured in the music in an album that was literally designed for the live show but I'd be lying if I said I didn't have some nights where I questioned myself.
'About midway through that tour I remember metaphorically looking in the mirror and saying to myself that I needed to allow myself the success and the idea of being capable on my own.
'Gratitude is an incredible feeling but also comes with its own pressure; I wanted so much to deliver for you all every night and wasn't allowing myself room for error. That momentum shift was really important for me.
'The last show of that tour absolutely blew my f*g mind; it gave me room to reflect on how far I'd come. Never did I imagine WE'D be able to achieve this...
'And now here we our about to start the third tour. I've got a really really good feeling about this.'
'That's not some bt marketing ploy to make you come to the show; I genuinely haven't ever felt this assured about the show we're about to put on.'
'If you're reading this and you're a fan; don't underestimate your importance in how I feel professionally. Now if I'm real with myself I'm sure there will be a few moments where I get in my own head but after all these years I feel so protected by you all in those spaces.'
'I literally can't f*g wait for these shows. Will it be a performance worthy of a vocal Olympian? No Will it be the best selling show of the year? No
'It comes after Louis sparked concern by sharing a string of tweets admitting he's 'terrified' of touring, after taking a public swipe at Harry Styles when their music dropped on the same day.'
Many of Louis' followers offered their support in response to the posts, writing: 'Don't be hard on yourself, you have such a big fan base and so many people that back you 100% no matter what! so looking forward to you releasing Australia dates!;
'How silly! I loved that tour, it was really great in many ways;'
'You made it though. And you keep blowing us away. Your music, your stage presence and the space you give us mean so much to so many of us. We are so endlessly proud of you;'
'Hey, Loui, we believe in you, all of us, you don't ever ever ever, have to doubt yourself, and I know this is gonna be so f amazing, I'm gonna see you 4 times, and I’m so f excited to see you on the 23rd, Couldn't be more proud of you;'
'Positive thoughts Louis. We are here for you every tour.'
After Louis album was released, he appeared to be aware of the conundrum for the number one bid, asking his 28.8million X followers for their 'help cutting through the noise'.
He penned: 'Going to need your help over the next few days to cut through the noise. Time to give this record the moment it deserves!'
Fans quickly took to the comments to ask the Lemonade singer if he is 'throwing shade' at his former bandmate Harry.
They wrote: ''cut through the noise' why do I feel like this is harry shade?; Is he trying to shade... Harry?; Oh Harry Styles when I catch you'.
Louis hasn't responded to accusations of making a dig at the Watermelon Sugar singer but did post a 'thank you' to those who had supported him.
He penned: 'Let me take this moment to say thank you to every single person that has supported me over the years. You are throughout this record and everything I do.
'This album would never have sounded the way it does without all the power and confidence you lot have given me. Thank you, thank you, thank you! How did I get here?'