It's been a tough couple of days for One Direction fans after heartthrob Zayn Malik shocked the world by quitting the band, but now fans may get a little insight into why he made the sudden decision.

Zayn Malik Is Quitting One Direction

Malik's fiancée, Perrie Edwards, is reportedly to blame for Malik's decision and one X Factor judge is calling her out.

Louis Walsh opened up about Malik's decision in an interview with RTE Radio One, and according to the 62-year-old, he believes that Edwards definitely had something to do with Malik leaving 1D.

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"What I found in the past is as things get on, and as they get girlfriends, the girlfriends are whispering things in their ears and saying like, 'You should be a solo star,' 'You should be the lead singer.' That's usually the problem," he said.

On Wednesday, the official One Direction Facebook page made the shocking announcement and since the statement was released, fans around the world have been in mourning.

"My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined," the singer said. "But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I'd like 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."

Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne have all sent well wishes to their friend, however they are really sad to see him go. 

It's pretty safe to say that Malik will be terribly missed.

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