The best reactions to Zayn Malik leaving One Direction
Zayn Malik's One Direction exit announcement caused a social media stir on Wednesday -- sparking everything from tears to cheers.
Malik said in a statement that his time 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," he said. "I'd like to apologize to the fans if I've let anyone 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."
Social media was abuzz Wednesday with posts from celebrities, Directioners and non-fans alike. See some of the best reactions to Malik's departure:
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Indifferent. “@melliegrants: @JoshMalina how do you feel about zayn leaving one direction”
— Joshua Malina (@JoshMalina) March 25, 2015
150 innocent people died in a horrific plane crash, but all you little skets talking about Zayn Malik leaving one direction
— Benny (@BENO_LDN) March 25, 2015
I just dont see how they can continue touring as "One Direction". Thats not what they are anymore
— OneDirection Updates (@CaliTracking1D) March 25, 2015
VANESSA JUST CALLED ME CRYING IN SCHOOL SHES IN A BATHROOM STALL CRYING ABOUT HOW ZAYN LEFT SHES CALLING HER MOM TO PICK HER UP I FEEL BAD
— daniella (@whitesidesayee) March 25, 2015
It could be worse. It could be Harry.
— Carina MacKenzie (@cadlymack) March 25, 2015
What will I do now that Zayn has left One Direction. My life has no meaning.
— Daddy (@Shaynneee) March 25, 2015
I always knew Zayn was the Yoko.
— ✨Christine Erickson✨ (@christerickson) March 25, 2015
Petition for @JeremyClarkson to replace @zaynmalik as one direction's 5th member
— stephy (@stephparkerr) March 25, 2015
In honor of Zayn Malik, the flags should be lowered to half staff today
— rae (@imnotrae) March 25, 2015
I get out of school and the first thing I see is ZAYN leaving one direction and now I'm crying oh
— marlena (@yoitsmarlenaa) March 25, 2015
This is painful even if you're not a Directioner. TODAY will be remembered forever. March 25th, 2015. The day Zayn left One Direction. 😔💔
— ✖️michael clifford (@selaland) March 25, 2015