Harry Styles Set To Quit One Direction After Tour To Pursue Acting Career?

News about Harry Styles quitting One Direction has recently made headlines.

This is following the public controversy surrounding Zayn Malik's departure. As reported previously, Malik has shocked fans all over the world as he announced that he is quitting the band. Hi statement reads,

"My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined," wrote Malik, as transcribed by Celeb Dirty Laundry "But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I'd like to apologise 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. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world."

After he released his statement, the rest of the group all expressed their understanding of Zayn's decision to leave.

"We're really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future," according to a statement released by the rest of the boys from One Direction. "The past five years have been beyond amazing, we've gone through so much together, so we will always be friends. The four of us will now continue. We're looking forward to recording the new album and seeing all the fans on the next stage of the world tour."

While the One Direction tour is still ongoing, Harry Styles is reportedly set to follow suit and quit after the tour. This is allegedly due to his desire to pursue an acting career. According to the source cited above, Styles has been expressing his intent in leaving the group.

"Harry has told his friends that the wants to get into acting," the site's source allegedly said. "He loves Los Angeles."

As to the validity of the rumor, we have yet to confirm this as it is currently a developing story.