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Coldplay's Chris Martin: "One Direction are brilliant"

Coldplay star Chris Martin has lent his support to One Direction.

The British-Irish boyband often divide opinion, but it seems the 'Magic' star is a fan of the group.

In an upcoming new interview with BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe, Martin effused:

"I'm saying One Direction are brilliant. I'm not kidding."

The singer and musician also alluded to his recent split from wife Gwyneth Paltrow, saying:

"Everyone in their life goes through challenges, whether it's love, or money, or kids, or illness."

The full interview will air on April 28 on BBC Radio 1.

Coldplay meanwhile were announced earlier this week as one of the headliners for this year's Radio 1 Big Weekend in Glasgow in May.

The Brits, whose new album 'Ghost Stories' is being released on May 19, will play the two-day event on May 24.

Watch a preview of the interview below: