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Is Zayn Malik back in One Direction?

Zayn Malik of One Direction gives his autograph to Japanese fans during an event. AP

The Internet is losing its collective mind over the as-yet-unconfirmed, still highly unlikely news that Zayn Malik is back in One Direction. Fans are starting to believe that #zayniscomingback.

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If you’ve forgotten, Zayn left the chart-topping One Direction in late March, in the middle of their tour. He said he wished to “apologize to the fans if I’ve let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight.’’ It broke teenage hearts nationwide, garnered a response from one of our finest minds, and even hurt our mayor.

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But after his appearance on the band’s site after having been removed, the trending of the hashtag devoted to the rumor, and a cryptic, now deleted tweet from his producer/friend Naughty Boy (who is rumored to have caused the split,) could the rumors be true?

We’ll update you as soon as we know.

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