Zayn Malik shocked everyone when he left the One Direction world tour, and now fans have been left devastated by his decision to quit the band for good.
It
clearly wasn’t an easy decision for the 22-year-old, who was seen
getting emotional during a video appearing to be taken from his last
ever performance with the band in Hong Kong on March 18. Zayn Crying in Hong Kong
Zayn wearing a white sleeveless top can been seen clutching the microphone as he tears begin to well up on the stage.
According
to a reviewer for the South China Morning Post, during the performance
Zayn “struggled to smile even once” during the show.
Within just a few days of this show, Zayn decided to leave the On The Road Again tour because of “stress”.
Now it’s been reported that Zayn Malik "couldn't handle" being in One Direction. The boys all together
The talented singer announced his decision to quit the band
yesterday with an insider revealing he grew tired of the pressures fame
brought.
A source explained: "Zayn simply had enough and couldn't
handle it. The lads respected his decision and although it was a tough
call, Zayn feels it was the right one.
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Perrie Edwards seen leaving the home she shares with her fiance Zayn Malik
"He couldn't cope with the scrutiny of his private life."
Zayn
is reportedly relieved to have told the remaining members - Harry
Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne - and their fans of his decision to quit for good.
The insider told The Sun newspaper: "Zayn's been struggling for months and the high level of intensity had taken its toll.
"The decision is still fresh but he can sense the weight will
eventually lift off his shoulders. Although he acknowledges that he
faces an incredible amount of scrutiny over the next few days." In
an official statement yesterday, Zayn said: "I feel like it's the right
time. I'd like to apologise to the fans if I've let anyone down, but I
have to do what feels right."
He added: "I want to be a normal 22-year-old."
