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Louis Tomlinson says Zayn Malik's recent absence was because of a 'poo problem'

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson has suggested that Zayn Malik recently sat out of band duties because he had a "poo problem".

The Bradford singer was absent from the group's recent appearance on the Today Show in the US because of illness.

Speaking to E!, Tomlinson quipped that Malik's problem was down to his bowels.

He said: "He's got a poo problem. And that's the truth and he's really not gonna like me saying that."

Malik meanwhile told The Sun of his anger after Today Show host Matt Lauer questioned One Direction about Malik's absence.

The TV presenter took heed of social media gossip and asked whether the singer's no-show was due to substance abuse.

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