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Is Zayn Malik back in One Direction?

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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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