They were put together as equals on the 2010 series of X Factor.
But One Direction’s U.S. management are trying to make Harry Styles into the lead singer, with sources saying boybands in America that have a recognised frontman tend to make it bigger than those that don’t.
The teenager, who turns 18 today, has been given leading roles during their current tour stateside.
The ex-boyfriend of The Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack was yesterday continuing the publicity round with his band mates- Louis Tomlinson, 20, Zayn Malik, 19, Niall Horan, 18, and Liam Payne, 18.
Harry led the band when they filmed a guest spot on Nickelodeon show iCarly, with Carly, played by Miranda Cosgrove, 18, developing a crush on him.
A source told The Daily Star: ‘Columbia music execs are rubbing their hands with glee. It looks like One Direction are going to be absolutely massive in America.
‘They decided long ago that Harry is a natural frontman. He’s funny, confident and has a great voice.’But the group are keen to stick together.
A friend told the newspaper: ‘They are determined to carry on the way they have been – without a lead singer. Harry certainly hasn’t asked for all this attention.’
Harry has already caught the eye of the offspring of Hollywood royalty, Katherine Schwarzenegger, daughter of action man Arnold.After tweeting last week that she thought he was cute after watching one of the band’s videos, she managed to blag her way onto the iCarly set.
But Harry is wary of her tough-taking, former governor father.According to the Sun, he said: ‘Katherine’s been in the studio watching us. Imagine having Arnie as your dad-in-law.’
Then, doing his best Arnie impression, Harry added: ‘Leave my house if you want to live.’
The previous day, Katherine tweeted: ‘Just watched my first One Direction video with my cousin and @Harry_Styles is a cutie indeed!’
It was revealed last week that harry had broken up with his cougar lover Caroline, 32, after three months together.
He wrote on twitter: ”Please know I didn’t “dump” Caroline. This was a mutual decision. She is one of the kindest, sweetest people I know.’
Miranda clearly had a good time on set, tweeting afterwards: ‘Had a lotta fun yesterday w/ @NiallOfficial @Harry_Styles @zaynmalik Louis_Tomlinson and Real_Liam_Payne! It’s gonna be a funny episode!’
And hundreds of U.S. fans were waiting for the band at LAX airport and hundreds more have been camped at their hotel.
Harry said: ‘We have had to use the hotel service lift. There are girls in the main lift the whole day, just going up and down hoping to bump into us.’The group have not yet released any music yet but pre-orders for their debut album are massive.
They will this month soon go on a U.S. tour with boyband Big Time Rush.
Source: DailyMail
I’ve added some new candids of the boys at a photoshoot in Santa Monica, California on 31st January!
Thank you for everyone who took part in this video. Unfortunately, some pictures were not able to be added because they were sent in after the due date or there was an error. Click more to see the messages, since not all were included in the video! We are having technical issues with the video, therefore we will have to tweet Harry a happy late birthday sometime this week.
We just want to say – happy 18th birthday Harry, have a wonderful day and enjoy another year of your life. We’re here to support you throughout whatever you do!
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Bosses at the ITV1 show are worried their fans will storm the studios…
One Direction are set to perform on ITV1 show Dancing On Ice next Sunday (5th February) – with reports claiming that security has been tripled for their appearance.
According to The Sun, bosses are expecting a huge number of girls to travel to Elstree studios to see their idols, where the 1D lads will be performing new single One Thing and What Makes You Beautiful at the rink.
A DOI source told the newspaper: “Producers are very concerned that thousands of fans will storm the studios. That cannot be allowed to happen during a live show.”
The X Factor band, who are currently in Los Angeles, have been causing chaos since arriving in the US – being mobbed by fans at LAX airport, with girls also camping outside the W Hotel where they are staying.
1D member Harry Styles – who recently split from Caroline Flack – has even caught the eye of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s daughter Katherine.
The 22-year old took to Twitter yesterday (29th January) to admit she has a crush on the curly-haired star, posting on her official page: “Just watched my first One Direction video with my cousin and @Harry_Styles is a cutie indeed!”
Source: MTV
I have added photos of Harry poolside in Westwood, Los Angeles earlier on today, 30th January.
As well as some more photos from One Direction outside their hotel on 29th January!
I have added photos of One Direction after a photoshoot in Los Angeles yesterday, 28th January. Check the 20 HQ photos out!