Louis Walsh says he's shocked Zayn Malik has pulled out of the One Direction tour. However, the X Factor judge says if he decides to leave for good, it won't mean the end.
Speaking to the Irish Daily Star, Louis said: "Even if Zayn was to leave completely, it doesn't have to be the end of the band.
The same thing happened to Take That and to the Spice Girls and to Westlife. They all lost a member of the band and it doesn't necessarily spell the end.
I think they can still continue on without Zayn if he decides to leave. I think they will continue. There's no sign that any of the rest of the band are unhappy."
Zayn is expected to reunite with 1D in South Africa next week.
