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Zayn Malik admits surprise at One Direction's level of success

Zayn Malik has admitted that he never expected One Direction to become so big.

The boyband formed from five solo contestants on the UK X Factor in 2010.

They have released three massive albums to date and they have become one of pop's biggest acts.

Speaking to Top of the Pops magazine, singer Malik said that he is suprised the group became a worldwide hit so quickly.

He said: "We’re just as surprised about it as anyone else is, to be honest.

“We didn’t really expect any of it and it’s just crazy to see how it’s happened."

One Direction meanwhile are currently touring stadiums in North America on their Where We Are run.

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