One
Direction’s Zayn Malik has quit the band after 5 years. The band which was
formed on the X Factor show in the year 2010 also includes Harry Styles, Liam
Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan.
In a
statement released to Daily Mail yesterday Wednesday March 25th, Zayn said;
‘My life with One Direction has been more
than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now
the right time for me to leave the band. I’d like to apologise to the fans if
I’ve let you down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart.’
‘I am leaving because I want to be a normal
22 year old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the
spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall.
I know they will continue to be the best band in the world.’
One
Direction also released a statement to Daily Mail saying;
‘We’re
really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all
our love for the future.
‘The past
five years have been beyond amazing, we’ve gone through so much together, so we
will always be friends.
‘The four of
us will now continue. We’re looking forward to recording the new album and
seeing all the fans on the next stage of the world tour.’
Meanwhile,
Simon Cowell – who masterminded One Direction from five solo artists who
auditioned for The X Factor back in 2010 – thanked Zayn for his commitment to
the band.
He added: ‘I
would like to say thank you to Zayn for everything he has done for One
Direction.
‘Since I
first met Zayn in 2010, I have grown very, very fond – and immensely proud – of
him. I have seen him grow in confidence and I am truly sorry to see him leave.
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