One Direction are splitting up... at least for a year.The boyband - comprised of Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson - have reportedly decided to take at least a year out to focus on solo projects and will not tour their upcoming fifth album.

A source told CEOAFRICA: 'The guys have been together for five years, which is an incredible run for any boyband.the group - who were formed on the UK X Factor in 2010 and have gone on to conquer the world - made the decision during crunch talks in London last weekend and their final show will be at Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on October 31.