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8 Replacement Options for (the Irreplaceable) Zayn in One Direction

If the reactions on Twitter (and in our hearts) are any indication, when Zayn Malik quit 1D "to be a normal 22-year-old," it left a hole that can not be filled. But if the British boy band is looking to fill his spot and avoid being Four-Fifths Direction, we've come up with some suggestions
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Updated March 25, 2015 02:10 PM
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JAMES FRANCO

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His résumé boasts artist, actor, professor, soap star, poet and Instagram selfie pro, but it's come to our attention that the only occupation Franco hasn't yet explored is boy band member. We're sure he could fit the world tour into his schedule, as he is clearly not bound by the laws of time and space.

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GRUMPY CAT

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The Internet cat has extensive performance experience, having starred in a Lifetime movie and hosted WWE's Monday Night Raw. But the band should be warned: Negotiating salary might be tough since Grumpy's not exactly desperate for money (his estimated net worth is $100 million).

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JUSTIN BIEBER

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Bieber says it's "time to grow up." What better way to do so than to surround yourself with actual peers? We're certain the charming band of British boys would have a positive influence on the delinquent 21-year-old. (Plus, the boy can sanggg.)

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ZEDD

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If 1D is looking exclusively for a replacement whose name, like Zayn, begins with "Z" and is four letters, Zedd is definitely the (only?) man for the job.

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KAI

Otherwise known as That Six-Year-Old Who Sings Bruno Mars on Ellen, Kai Langer would re-invigorate the group with the youthful energy that made them famous to begin with.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

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If relationship issues fuel good music, Swift joining the crew and having to work alongside Harry Styles would be helpful.

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A TUPAC HOLOGRAM

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Being murdered in 1996 at the age of 25 hasn't stopped the rapper from performing at shows via hologram. And he'd add a bit of edge to the group.

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BLUE IVY

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She may be only 3, but the heir to the Knowles-Carter dynasty has already accomplished more than most of us ever will. At the ripe age of five days old, Blue became the youngest person to ever make the Billboard charts.

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