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Boy wonders still Styling

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THEY only finished third on the British version of X-Factor, but One Direction have gone on to become a worldwide boy band phenomenon. After signing to music mogul Simon Cowell’s Syco Records in 2010, this English-Irish pop group has gone on to record a slew of hit records, winning numerous awards and a dedicated legion of fans along the way.

Their One Direction success means it’s unlikely they will struggle the way many artists do. Below is a breakdown of just how valuable each of these young men are… HARRY STYLES, 23 Net worth: £56 million

Prospects: One of Sony’s biggest artists of 2017, his forthcomin­g album is expected to shift millions. He is about to make his acting debut in the Hollywood film Dunkirk, alongside Tom Hardy and Kenneth Branagh.

Assets: A £4m mansion in Los Angeles and a £5.5m home in London. Fleet of cars includes a £155 000 Ferrari, a Porsche 911, a Jaguar E Type, a Mercedes Benz and a Range Rover Sport. Has an art gallery of originals worth about £300 000. LIAM PAYNE, 23 Net worth: £54m

Prospects: One half of one of showbusine­ss’s hottest couples, his relationsh­ip with pop star Cheryl, 33, stands to earn them millions over the coming months, especially after the recent birth of their son. He has signed a major six-figure solo deal with Capitol Records and is being looked after by David Beckham’s management company. Assets: A £5.1m Surrey mansion, and a £7m pad in Los Angeles. Drives a £260 000 Lamborghin­i. ZAYN MALIK, 24 Net worth: £51m

Prospects: First to launch a solo career, his debut single Pillowtalk topped the charts both here and Stateside. His personal life is also something of a cash cow – he has been dating supermodel Gigi Hadid, 21, for a year.

Assets: Homes in Los Angeles and Hertfordsh­ire totalling about £8.6m. Recently splashed out nearly £1m for a house in Bradford for his mother, Trisha. Drives a £120 000 Bentley Continenta­l. NIALL HORAN, 23 Net worth: £51m

Prospects: Writes and performs his own music so can directly rake in all future royalties. Signed six-figure record deal in September and is tipped to launch in the US later this year.

Assets: Owns a £3.4m Los Angeles home, a £6m London flat and a house in his home town of Mullingar, Ireland. Days after passing his driving test in 2013, he bought a £70 000 Range Rover and has also been spotted in a £90 000 Ferrari. LOUIS TOMLINSON, 25 Net worth: £50million Prospects: Last member to announce a solo career, his debut single Just Hold On went straight to the top of the charts. His classic good looks mean he is regularly asked to front lucrative fashion campaigns. Assets: Recently bought a £6m mansion in the Hollywood Hills and has a home worth £5 in North London. Sold his Porsche Boxster on eBay. Owns a Range Rover and an Aston Martin. –

 ??  ?? ONE DIRECTION: Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.
ONE DIRECTION: Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.

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