Zayn Malik wants to "be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight"... So he quit One Direction, prepare for a total tween and teen meltdown!

Rumors have been circulating that Zayn would be taking some time off due to stress, but that rumor came true and it hit a lot hard than some time off.

Zayn, after dealing with social media rumors of cheating on his fiance, Perrie Edwards, came crashing down on him again and again.

The rumors took it's toll on their relationship and caused Zayn to stress out while on the road with the boy band.

One Direction will continue on as a four-piece without Zayn and even plan on recording a new album. See what the band and Zayn had to say about the split, HERE.

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