One Direction were forced to deny their bandmate, Zayn Malik had missed their US album launch because of 'substance abuse' on live TV on Monday.
When Zayn was a no-show for 1D's 'Today Show' appearance due to illness, host Matt Lauer asked his bandmates if there was more to it than a tummy bug.
Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall and... errrm, where's Zayn?
“Let’s start with the obvious. Where’s Zayn?” asked the host.
"He’s got a tummy bug so he’s not very well," Liam replied.
"We only found out this morning so we’re really sad, he is as well, that he can’t be here for our album release... It's still going to be a great day, I’m sure."
But presenter Matt kept pushing, asking: "Liam, there’s obviously a lot of concern, a lot of fans have been tweeting overnight, there’s been a lot of action on social media about him. Is it something more serious than just a minor illness? There have been rumours of substance abuse. What’s going on?"
Awkward.
A shocked Liam replied: "No, he’s just got a stomach bug. He’s okay. He’s just at home. He just needs to rest. He’s okay."
And Niall didn't look too impressed, either...
Zayn - who was the subject of a leaked video earlier this year in which he appeared to be smoking a 'joint' - has since blasted the line of questioning.
He told The Sun: “I’m really angry and upset by what was said. I was really ill at the weekend, that’s why I couldn’t fly to America.”
One Direction on the 'Today Show'
Today - Season 64(01 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, and Liam Payne of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(02 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(03 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(04 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(05 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the band One Direction with Matt Lauer and Al Roker appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(06 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: Niall Horan of the band One Direction appears on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(07 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: Liam Payne of the band One Direction appears on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(08 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson of the band One Direction with Matt Lauer appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(09 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Niall horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson of the band One Direction with Al Roker appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(10 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Al Roker, Matt Lauer, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(11 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Al Roker and Matt Lauer with Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(12 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Al Roker and Matt Lauer with Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(13 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the band One Direction, Al Roker, and Matt Lauer appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(14 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Matt Lauer with Harry Styles of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(15 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(16 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Al Roker takes a photo of Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles of the band One Direction while Matt Lauer looks on during the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(17 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Matt Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, and Harry Styles of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(18 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Matt Lauer, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(19 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Harry Styles of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(20 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Harry Styles and Niall Horan of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(21 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Harry Styles and Niall Horan of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(22 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(23 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(24 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(25 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the band One Direction appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(26 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson of the band One Direction, Al Roker and Matt Lauer appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(27 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan of the band One Direction, Al Roker and Matt Lauer appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(28 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: Harry Styles of the band One Direction appears on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(29 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Matt Lauer talks with Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of 'One Direction' appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(30 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Matt Lauer talks with Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of 'One Direction' appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(31 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Niall Horan of the band One Direction, Al Roker, and Matt Lauer appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(32 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Matt Lauer talks with Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of 'One Direction' appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Today - Season 64(33 of90)
TODAY -- Pictured: (l-r) Matt Lauer talks with Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of 'One Direction' appear on the 'Today' show from Universal Orlando Resort on Monday, November 17, 2014 -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(34 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles,Liam Payne,Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of One Direction perform on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles,Liam Payne,Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of One Direction perform on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Louis Tomlinson of One Direction performs on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles and Niall Horan of One Direction performs on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles,Liam Payne,Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of One Direction perform on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles and Niall Horan of One Direction performs on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Liam Payne of One Direction performs on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction performs on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction performs on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Niall Horan of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of One Direction perform on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Liam Payne of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of One Direction perform on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of One Direction perform on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of One Direction perform on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Liam Payne of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Liam Payne of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Louis Tomlinson of One Direction performs on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles and Liam Payne of One Direction perform on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Liam Payne and Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Liam Payne of One Direction appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Liam Payne of One Direction appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Liam Payne of One Direction appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage) (credit:John Parra via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: One Direction, Al Roker and Matt Lauer appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: One Direction, Al Roker and Matt Lauer appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: One Direction, Al Roker and Matt Lauer appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(81 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan of One Direction appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(82 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(83 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Harry Styles of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(84 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Harry Styles of One Direction appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(85 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Niall Horan of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(86 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Niall Horan of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(87 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Niall Horan of One Direction appears on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(88 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: One Direction appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(89 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: One Direction appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
One Direction Celebrate The Release Of Album "Four" On NBC Today Show(90 of90)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 17: One Direction appear on NBC's Today Show to release their new album 'Four' at Universal City Walk At Universal Orlando on November 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (credit:Gustavo Caballero via Getty Images)
It wasn't long before #GetWellSoonZayn started trending on Twitter as fans pass on their well wishes - and laid into the 'Today Show' presenter for suggesting it was down to drugs.
One tweeted: "You have NO respect to ask what you did. Completely rude and uncalled for. I've lost a lot of respect for you for that."
Another added: "If I could've slapped Matt Lauer through my TV for accusing Zayn of substance abuse, I freaking would've."
A rep for the band told the Mirror Online: "Zayn was taken ill after recording the Band Aid single at the weekend and was unfortunately not well enough to fly to the USA yesterday. He will join the band for promotion for the new album as soon as he possibly can."
Get well soon Zayn!