One Direction have teased an upcoming "big surprise announcement" in a preview video for their slot on Good Morning America.

The lads will perform on the popular US TV show for the first time on November 26.

The group have appeared in a new promo video for the show as they ram home the news that their appearance will come with a surprise announcement.

The big reveal is said to be geared towards US fans and devotees of the group have been guessing what the news may be.

One Direction's Good Morning America performance comes one day after the release of new album 'Midnight Memories'.

It's their third record in three years and showcases their prolific run of form since leaving the X Factor in 2010.

The British-Irish group will follow up the album with a world stadium tour in 2014.