Although Zayn Malik and his fellow One Direction members insist that he missed their live appearance on the Today show due to a “tummy bug,” fans are fearing the worst. So will Zayn stand by his bandmates or branch off on his own? Here’s what we know.
Great news, Directioners! Zayn, 21, is here to stay. “Zayn isn’t leaving the band, they aren’t breaking up. All is well,” a source tells HollywoodLife. “There is zero truth to the rumors of a breakup. Everyone can rest easy!”
Phew – this news is music to our ears! One Direction without Zayn would be like an ‘N Sync reunion without Justin Timberlake!
Speaking of which, during a 2012 interview with Barbara Walters, the boys all scoffed at the idea of pulling a Timberlake and going solo. Niall Horan said, “I wouldn’t do it. We’re together now, and that’s it.” Zayn seconded that, saying, “It’s not even a question.”
Of course, a lot can happen in two years, so it’s nice to have some fresh reassurance!
As HollywoodLife.com previously reported, Zayn was furious when Today show host Matt Lauer asked his bandmates if he missed their performance due to a “substance abuse” issue.
Zayn later told The Sun, “I’m really angry and upset by what was said. I was really ill at the weekend, that’s why I couldn’t fly to America.”