Danny Dyer Hits Out At One Direction: 'I've Seen Holograms With More Presence'

Danny Dyer Hits Out At 'Bland And Nothingy' One Direction Boys

Danny Dyer has launched a scathing attack on “bland and nothingy” One Direction.

The ‘EastEnders’ actor, who plays Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on the BBC One soap, brands Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne “pretty unremarkable kinds of blokes” in his new autobiography, adding that he’s “seen holograms with more presence”.

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Writing in ‘The World According To Danny Dyer: Life Lessons From The East End’, Danny said: "Media training is what's wrong with bands nowadays. Look at One Direction - to me their music isn't bad but there's no soul to it.

"I do not understand how they've sold more than The Beatles and The Stones. How can that be? I've met 'em and they're OK but pretty unremarkable kinds of blokes.

"Most of 'em are so bland and nothingy that you wonder if they could get an automatic door to open for 'em. I've seen holograms with more presence."

Ouch.

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But Danny didn’t stop there, continuing: "Who would you rather listen to in an interview, Harry Styles or Noel Gallagher?

"I'm sure Noel would have been advised against calling his brother a slag but it's a sight more entertaining than Harry [Styles] telling you what his favourite colour is."

It’s not the first time Danny has blasted the 1D boys for not being rock and roll enough, however.

“Harry Styles wouldn’t last two minutes on a night out with me.”

Two years later, and we’re still waiting for Hazza to accept that challenge...

19 Reasons Why We Love Harry Styles
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1. He's got lovely, bouncy curls which we'd love to run our fingers through. (credit:Getty Images)
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2. He's not afraid of getting naked. (credit:Twitter)
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4. He was the cutest kid ever - just look at those cheeks! (credit:Rex)
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5. His bromance with Nick 'Grimmy' Grimshaw. We heart a good bit of man love.
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6. He scrubs up well in a suit. Yum! (credit:PA)
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7. He loves animals *melts*. (credit:Wonderland)
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8. He gave Taylor Swift enough material for about 10 more albums during their relationship. (credit:Splash)
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9. He has tattoos. Lots of tattoos. OK, many are questionable but it just adds to his allure. (credit:Splash)
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10. He loves his mum. Bless! (credit:Twitter)
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11. He always gets the best girls (we love Flacko almost as much as Harry). (credit:Getty Images)
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12. He's part of our favouritest band ever (ok, this week) - One Direction. (credit:Getty Images)
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14. He's got some flashy cars. And a Capri. This is very cool indeed. (credit:Big Pictures)
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15. He's not afraid to make a fool of himself (yes, that is him inside that thing). (credit:Gotcha)
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17. He's the Robbie of 1D. (credit:AP)
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18. He's charitable - 1D are releasing this year's Comic Relief single. (credit:PA)
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19. He'd be an amazing mate. We are sure of this. (credit:AP)