Zayn Malik opens up about the day he decided to quit One Direction
The singer admits he has had zero contact with the 1D boys.
Zayn Malik has been a busy boy since quitting One Direction but now the singer has finally opened up about the day he decided to leave the band.
Zayn, who is preparing for the release of his debut solo album on Friday has told NME magazine about the shock decision. The 23-year-old told his security team “I want to go home” before ordering a private plane.
The ‘Pillowtalk’ singer added, "I don’t know how I knew, but I just did. So I chatted with my cousin, listened to a few songs and just waited for my plane to come.”
The former 1D man also opened up about the tension between himself and former mates Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles and Niall Horan. He said “I tried to have contact but nobody’s reached out. So… whatever.”
It’s not all bad news for the singer, it seems old friend Liam Payne is still there for him after Zayn insisted the pair are back in contact saying “I’m still probably closest to Liam. We talk on the phone. He congratulated me on my single, which was nice. I congratulated him on his BRIT Award.”
One Direction picked up the award for Best British Video for their single ‘Drag Me Down’ at last month’s BRIT Award’s, with the award being the first as a four piece since Zayn’s departure.
Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson | © PA Images
Meanwhile, Zayn will be hoping for a repeat of the success he enjoyed with his debut single when his album 'Mind of Mine' arrives on Friday! (25th March.)