Zayn Malik Looks Shocked & Sad In First Pics After Leaving One Direction

Aww, poor baby! The first pic of Zayn after his heartbreaking announcement brings tears to our eyes -- he looks so upset and so distressed. Hours after Zayn Malik, 22, announced her would be leaving One Direction for good, he was photographed sitting in the back of a chauffeur-driven limo. His worn appearance worries us -- see the shocking pic below.

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Zayn Malik First Pics After Quitting One Direction

Wearing his cap backwards, Zayn was photographed being driven around North London hours after he announced he was quitting One Direction. You can see the pics HERE.

Poor Zayn looks to be in a bit of shock. This is a big deal — he decided to quit the band he’s been making music and touring with for 5 years now. So, why did he decide to quit and why now?!

Zayn Malik: The Reason Why He Left One Direction For Good

“Zayn felt like he had to quit 1D or he would die! He just couldn’t handle everything that came from the insanity of fame and being a huge celebrity,” an insider shared with HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

‘Before being in One Direction he was just a goofy kid who never really fit in. He didn’t have a ton of friends and was awkward in social situations. Suddenly he was thrust into the limelight of being on world tours. He had girls being thrown at him, drinks being handed to him and he was supposed to be the coolest kid in the club,” the source went on.

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“The stress and everything was really effecting his health. He wasn’t eating well and was losing weight. He definitely didn’t look like his old self. Zayn was scared that if he kept on this path he would end up in jail or even worse, dead.”

HollywoodLifers, do you think Zayn made the right decision? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

— Shira Benozilio