Zara Larsson Responds to Rumors She Almost Replaced Camila Cabello in Fifth Harmony

Zara Larsson (Instagram @zaralarsson)

JAKARTA - Zara Larsson finally spoke up about the old rumor that said she almost joined Fifth Harmony to replace Camila Cabello's position.

In a recent interview uploaded on Tomás Mier's YouTube channel, the Swedish singer gave a shocking answer to the speculation.

Larsson has emphatically denied any desire to be part of any group, including Fifth Harmony, which Camila Cabello left at the end of 2016.

The singer of "Symphony" admitted that he did not have the soul to work in a group format because his ego as the main singer was very strong.

"Oh, no, I don't play in a group. I would never want to be in a group. No, sorry," said Larsson.

Although he bluntly rejected the idea of becoming a member of the group, the singer who is now back on the rise thanks to the song "Stateside" clarified that he is still a fan of Fifth Harmony.

He admitted that he really appreciated the dynamics of the girl group, but felt that he was not suitable for the stage division system that had to share the voice with others.

"I will always be a Harmonizer and I am a huge fan of girl groups. The problem is, I can't accept not singing as the main vocalist all the time," said Larsson.

"And if I'm in a group, I have to be right in the middle and be the center of attention," he added.

Zara Larsson's relationship with Fifth Harmony is quite close. In 2014, he was the opening act for Cher Lloyd's "I Wish" tour, where Fifth Harmony was also a performer.

Zara remembers those times as one of the best eras in her career journey. According to him, the experience of touring with Lauren Jauregui, Dinah Jane, Ally Brooke, and Normani is an extraordinary memory.

The decision for Zara to continue on the path of a solo artist has proven to be a sweet result. Based on data from Billboard, Zara just recorded a new history in March this year.

The remix version of Pinkpantheress's "Stateside" song which he performed managed to break into the 7th position in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This is his first top 10 achievement in the United States, following the viral momentum of the song "Symphony" in 2024.

On the other hand, Fifth Harmony itself chose never to look for a replacement for Camila Cabello and remained with the four members before finally deciding on a long hiatus in 2018.