Australian comedy group, pranksters and singers The Janoskians are "huge" fans of One Direction.

The group 's name stands for Just Another Name Of Silly Kids In Another Nation and comprises Beau Brooks, Jai Brooks, Luke Brooks, Daniel Sahyounie and James Yammouni.

The Janoskians have explained that despite doing a One Direction skit as part of their #NotABoyBand World Tour, there is "no hate" between themselves and the chart-topping boyband.

Beau told MTV News: "To be honest, me and Luke actually love One Direction, we’re huge 1D fans," adding that Harry Styles is his favourite member of the international boy band.

Yonger brother Jai jokingly chimed: "I thought Louis was your boy! You cheated on him" before Beau replied: “I did cheat for a moment, Louis what’s up?”

The Janoskians found fame on YouTube where they are filmed doing crude pranks on the unsuspecting public.

Despite their newfound popularity Beau insists that that are only “two percent boyband”.

The group's two singles 'Set This World On Fire' and 'Best Friends' have enjoyed success, with the latter debuting at No. 11 in the UK chart.

James exclaimed: “We are extremely happy about that”, before bandmate Luke added: “Because obviously, we are not singers, that’s not our act”.

The Janoskians are currently on their world tour around Europe and are enjoying their journey.

Jai gushed: “I love having my brothers and my friends here to go through with it. I love you.”