Zayn Malik Looks Emaciated Amidst Reports He’s Been Sick — See Pics

Oh no. A gaunt-looking Zayn Malik was pictured on Nov. 18 with puffy red eyes as he flew to America to meet his One Direction bandmates, following accusations of drug use. See the pics here. Zayn Malik, 21, wasn't looking too healthy when he was pictured boarding a plane to America to meet the rest of his bandmates on Nov. 18. The One Direction heartthrob appears to have puffy red eyes in a series of recently released photos. Zayn was said to be sick with a "tummy bug" and couldn't attend the band's album launch in Orlando, Florida earlier this week, and these new pics have us worried.

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November 19, 2014 9:24PM EST
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Zayn Malik Sick: He Looks Emaciated In New Photos After Drug Claims

Zayn had to defend himself after Today show host Matt Lauer asked Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson if their bandmate’s absence during the Nov. 17 interview was related to drugs.

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“I’m really angry and upset by what was said on the Today show. I was really ill at the weekend. That’s why I couldn’t fly to America,” Zayn told Dan Wootton at The Sun.

Unfortunately, these new pictures (which can be seen here) will likely add fuel to the rumors.

Zayn Malik ‘Looked Very Thin On Stage’

Even worse, Zayn looked very thin on stage on Nov. 18, an eyewitness tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “He was shaking on stage and he was the one that lacked the most energy.”

Could Zayn be really sick or is there another cause for deeper concern? Regardless, we hope Zayn feels better soon.

What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Do you think Zayn is okay or are you concerned? Tell us how you feel!

— Written by Chris Rogers, Reporting by Shira Benozilio

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