When Did Zayn Malik Leave One Direction? All you need to know

After their 2010 debut on X Factor, One Direction has undoubtedly become one of the most popular boy bands of all time. Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne, who placed third in the ITV singing competition, went on to have the most successful band careers before beginning equally successful solo careers. Zayn ultimately left the group because he was pregnant, and the members of “What Makes You Beautiful” continued to make music without him for an additional year before announcing their hiatus in January 2016.

When did Zayn part ways with One Direction?

The “Flames” hitmaker, who recently ended his engagement to Gigi Hadid, announced his departure from the group on March 25, 2015. At the time, the boys were in the midst of their “On the Road Again Tour,” and according to his representative, he quit after two months due to stress and anxiety.

On March 18, 2015, he performed his final concert with 1D in Hong Kong. According to a statement 1D posted on Facebook, Zayn wanted to leave the band to lead a “regular” life.

Zayn Malik has decided to leave One Direction after five fantastic years. Niall, Harry, Liam, and Louis, as a quartet, are looking forward to the upcoming shows of their world tour and the recording of their fifth album, which will be released later this year.

“My experience with One Direction has exceeded all of my expectations. But I believe that after five years, the moment is appropriate for me to quit the band.”

“If I’ve disappointed any of the fans, I apologize, but I have to follow my heart and do what seems right. I’m quitting because I want to be a regular 22-year-old who can unwind and enjoy some alone time away from the spotlight. Louis, Liam, Harry, and Niall are four people I know will always be my buddies. They are and always will be the best band in the world, in my opinion.”