
Tom Parker can relate to Zayn Malik wanting to lead a "normal life" because he found his former band The Wanted's "intense schedule" hard going
Tom Parker has likened The Wanted's split to Zayn Malik leaving One Direction. The 27-year-old singer can empathise with Zayn wanting to lead a "normal life" as the 'Glad You Came' hitmaker experienced a taste of the "intense" lifestyle the 1D lads led. Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, he said: "I was watching an interview with Zayn Malik, he hit the nail on the head. He felt like he didn't have creative input into it, which from my side I feel like we were on the same page, even though we had different tastes. But, I do feel like we were in control. But, I do get what he said about the schedule being so intense. I think for him it was nice to step away from everything and it was the same for us. It has been nice to step away and… (more)