Everyone got very excited at the Sky News/Channel 4 Q&A, when presenter Kay Burley introduced Zayn Malik.
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Hold on. THE Zayn Malik?
Did she just say Zayn Malik is going to ask a question? #BattleForNumber10
Was he there to press David Cameron on youth unemployment, after leaving 1D?
Zayn Malik, with a question about youth unemployment #BattleForNumber10
Had he left One Direction to join the police force?
Zayn Malik? A police officer? Is Kay Burley On Acid? He's just left 1D? No? #BattleForNumber10
Oh, wait. It was this guy.
It was all very confusing.
Time has not been kind to Zayn Malik in the 24 hours since his departure. #BattleForNumber10
He's let himself go since leaving One Direction - Zayn Malik #BattleForNumber10
Clearly stress has aged Zayn Malik dramatically after leaving One Direction. #BattleForNumber10