Boy band One Direction have reportedly turned down an invitation to meet US President Barack Obama at the White House, because their hectic schedule means the group are too busy.
On Monday The Sun revealed that first lady Michelle Obama had invited Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik to the White House after watching them perform at the recent Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in LA.
However according to the Politico website, the band have had to shun the offer “due to prior commitments" - as they are due to be continuing their plans for world domination in Australia.
Last month One Direction became the first UK band ever to top the US Billboard 200 chart with their debut album, and with a grueling re-election campaign already underway, perhaps Barack Obama was hoping some of their sparkle would rub off on him.
Never mind Mr President, The Wanted are still somewhere in North America, maybe you could have them over instead...