NEVER BEFORE SEEN footage of One Direction's formation | The X Factor UK

We know who and when, but FINALLY, here's the how...
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[@oliviay3333]

“they look good together” i couldn’t agree more. so glad that this band was created because they were perfect together

[@just___iz2477]

Absolutely!

[@olga9254]

Yess

[@charlottepykett]

Absolutely

[@binoleg9774]

Yesss

[@moonchild.99_]

Their chemistry was incredible 👏

[@kellybridget8247]

So after 12 years, it was proven Simon didn’t put them together but Nicole did because she believed in them. “They’re all little stars so you have to put them together” 🥺

[@jheykhaye5746]

How sad! Simon got all the credits.

[@Linnette_Jara]

That's right! We should thank Nicole for this 😊

[@Scanned]

It’s like how Kelly Rowland was instrumental in putting Little Mix together but never gets that credit either.

[@happynattie]

Simon took credit for Nicole putting the boys together smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ poor Nicole

[@hannahjohnson2636]

THANK GOD FOR NICOLE

[@LoganCorelli]

"They'll be the cutest boy band ever" "The little girls are going to love him" She just predicted the future

[@Mena_luv]

This

[@alejandroloor1226]

She curated the future

[@Elliestoffel]

Lowkey made me emotional

[@oneli4745]

frrr

[@jamiemorgan175]

yes, yes she did

[@tysonrinker5958]

She created a culture phenomenon in less than 5 minutes

[@kiterina8621]

I mean to be fair this is most likely edited so who knows how long it took her

[@listen7504]

No

[@yt-sh]

ikr like i know it took hours of analysis but they put together this in 5 minutes!

[@carlocastillo6218]

I'm shocked that Nicole never took credit in selecting the members of One Direction. She's very humble for that. 💗

[@jurrasicparx]

Right?! And she really does seem to be the person who would claim this too.

[@Memory_visit]

And everyone just hates on her for nothing. She made PCD one of the biggest group of all time, she knows how it works and what works

[@roo1669]

She did once in an interview but I don't remember which one

[@Niinunnu22]

Maybe because she stole all the attention and spotlights from her own band members, so she doesn't need to claim credit anymore. Or simon is just bigger then her.

[@flippineck2825]

@@Memory_visit PCD weren't even the biggest group of the decade, nevermind "all time"

[@Xavierpng]

Nicole deserves way more credit! The focus was always on Simon, but Nicole totally formed 1D 🤩

[@mollymcbride2481]

We should have called her ‘momma Nicole ‘ if Simon could have been called papa Simon 😂🤔

[@Liv28912]

It’s not a surprise Simon took the credit for forming it especially since it was under his management

[@tanbirnr2389]

Exactly...

[@theblvckdog]

@@tanbirnr2389 Alexa play the man by taylor swift :(

[@jamiemorgan175]

I SEE YOU IN EVERY COMMENT SECTION!!!

[@maduamadura]

To think it all started with Niall. Our little Nialler, who at the begging was barely ever given any lines and still stole our hearts anyway. I'm such a Niall girl, and it makes me SO happy to know that he wasn't an afterthought. He was the idea 🥺❤️🥲

[@willawillow8628]

Same. It made my heart so happy because Ik he didn't really get as much appreciation as he deserved

[@ourirish_princess]

i love that so much “he wasn’t an after thought he was the idea” 😭

[@lw5391]

Liam will feel pretty stupid now 😂 the band was not put together around him and his look

[@user-cr4xp3pd4r]

@@lw5391 at 2:54 nicole said that liam could be the leader. Just watch the video compeletly before insulting liam.

[@user-cr4xp3pd4r]

@@glitzandglamour6211 Well maby that's what they said to him.Anyway, no need to insult him if you actually call yourself a directioner and you see how much judges were admiring liam.

[@gennawilliams1170]

The fact that they formed the group around Niall makes me so happy

[@ishika.kashish]

The pictures were shuffled do they selected em as they came along.....it's not that Niall was selected first and Zayn last.....it's just that Niall's pic came first that's it.....I'm glad it did though....my Irish princess 💗

[@emmaearthling444]

SAME

[@JoanneJaworski]

I think that's a stretch. They just started with his picture to see if they could form a potential boy band.

[@thecensoredmuscle563]

Not surprised, especially since the blonde was typically the most popular in boy bands. Like Nick for Backstreet boys, and Timberlake for Nsync.

[@cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese]

BROO SAME.

[@nancyalvarez6753]

"They are too good to let them go", and she was totally right. 12 years after and they all have successful careers as solo artists

[@catarinarodrigues2099]

Yeah Harry Just sold out Two Wembley stsdiums. Louis has a sold out huge arenas/festival tour. He has his own festival (Away from home). Liam and NIALL are finisihing their álbuns and Zayn has 2 records out. I mean they are ALL thriving.

[@Xammie98]

Yes I wish nial and Loui was more consistent but too bad Liam ended up being a giant jerk

[@AB_Evans]

@@Xammie98 ~ What? Liam isn't a jerk. He shared what was told to him. He never said the world revolved around him, and he was the best and everyone else sucks. I don't know. I don't think hating on Liam is the right way to go... 🤷‍♀️

[@AB_Evans]

@@catarinarodrigues2099 ~ So true! Great to see!

[@Xammie98]

@@AB_Evans no one hating lol I was saying he ended up being a jerk. There’s a major difference. So cheating don’t make u a jerk?

[@Akshara_here]

Wow, Nicole really was such a huge part of this. She needs more credits!!

[@rileyffs2659]

Right she was in her bag with that zayn selection

[@sophiasparkle2325]

They made history in a few minutes just like that 😭, and i can't believe Simon took credit for that! He just sat there while Nicole and Louis made the band, especially Nicole. I don't think they realise what they made and how big and powerful and amazing it is going to be when they did it, but thank you sooo much Nicole and Louis ❤️😭

[@michaelnorris6280]

I would say Simon did / said more than Louis

[@karimbenzs5516]

Because Simon mentor group band. If simon eliminated when homd judges , no 1D

[@kaitlinlewisx1]

Well he was their mentor to be fair..

[@suzannaj3834]

Louis didn’t vote for Harry on XF. Said he needed more experience lol guess he was wrong. Or right lol. Harry did get his experience and we all know the rest💕

[@michaelnorris6280]

@@suzannaj3834 He got his experience on the job though, which everyone does after a while in the business. Louis was saying he needed more experience before he even got his foot in the door. Thank God he was overruled because we may never have gotten a chance to see him really shine like he is now.

[@happycowgirl32]

"They are like little stars. You can't get rid of little stars." Nicole played a huge part in the formation of 1D. This is amazing!

[@bavillalexander9983]

E literally formed the entire band. She is the founder of 1D

[@ChloAlexandra19]

“Little girls will love them.” I was 11 when they were formed - I’m Australian, I didn’t hear about them til I was 12. Then I fell in love. I’m 23 now, and still adore the boys. I grew up with 1D, they were with me through my adolescence, the good and the bad. There will always be a soft part of my heart for 1D.

[@anaygupta2345]

Did you go to their concert?

[@ChloAlexandra19]

@@anaygupta2345 I went to a show in 2013 and another in 2015! I tried to get tickets for UAN in 2012 but they sold out in minutes 😭

[@anaygupta2345]

@@ChloAlexandra19 ohh, after seeing the videos i find 2013 midnight memories and 2015 otra with Zayn the best times for concert

[@ChloAlexandra19]

@@anaygupta2345 I was at one of Zayn’s final shows, I was devastated when I found out a few weeks later that he was leaving. :(

[@horsebackriders9982]

that was me as well and i also went to their shows in Sydney in 2013 and 2015 and now i have also met Liam Louis and Niall and got front row Louis's shows in Australia

[@fridaxmomo4968]

“little girls will love them” yeah well, the little 10-year-old girl has grown up and she still loves them to the core as a 22-year-old woman

[@anniemack6855]

fridaxmomo...ditto that!! Well said 😊😘👏🎤🥇🎊🎉😁!!!!!

[@jinx-1]

cringe

[@anniemack6855]

@@jinx-1 why are you even on this site???! TPWK or go away???! 🤔🤐

[@sarahcaron1622]

Literally me too I’m 22 as well so crazy

[@ChloAlexandra19]

I heard of them in 2011 when I was 12, I still love them at 23. 💛 what a time it was to grow up with one direction.

[@matildaconlaA987]

Niall, Harry, Louis, Liam and Zayn. that was the order they were first put together “they are like little stars, you can’t get rid of little stars” i never could agree more

[@cassandraclaire7862]

Queen Nicole

[@lf9952]

It’s so cool to me they started off with Niall and Harry, I’ve always been a Niall and Harry girl so I love that

[@matildaconlaA987]

@@lf9952 wow! that must’ve been really good for you hahah

[@LB-ih7hn]

The order they were put together means nothing, that just which pic they came across first. They said particular things about each one of them and all of them together made the band what it is. It wouldn’t have worked with just three, it struggles with four, all five were perfect.

[@matildaconlaA987]

@@LB-ih7hn i know. i didn’t mean to say it like the order from best to worse, at all, zayn’s my favorite so why would i?

[@missknowitnot]

"the little girls will love them" she literally PREDICTED THE FUTURE.

[@rhiclarke1669]

proud to have been one of those little girls 🙋‍♀️

[@SilentKME]

Little girls having crushes on cute white guys? It's unheard of! She must have psychic powers!!! Rofl stfu

[@candy-lb8ni]

I WAS ONE OF THEM

[@BlazeDupree1525]

I still am one of them 10 years later 😂

[@sounds0fmeows]

some of the boys did too.

[@thejunemoon3576]

IT WAS NICOLE WHO PUT THEM TOGETHER. WE'RE SO GRATEFUL FOR HER 😭 Happy 12 years of One Direction y'all ❤️

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

I think the boys knew it was her idea and not Simons at the time

[@AB_Evans]

It was written in the stars for them. And, apparently, Nicole knows how to read the stars! Thankful for that! lol 🌠

[@Coolharry64]

To be honest, i'm not too happy about that since Nicole wasn't an *actual* judge at the time, she only stood in for Dannii & Cheryl who couldn't make it

[@cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese]

BROO FR

[@kellyanderson7624]

@@Coolharry64 And One Direction might not have been if she wasn't there.

[@kiarastyles]

EVEN AFTER 12 YEARS, ONE DIRECTION WILL FOREVER REMAIN THE BEST BAND EVER

[@wardiahtulzannah3110]

Yes

[@briannavann1]

agree!!!

[@kashish5662]

Yesss!!

[@Human4Life_yo]

Bruh 2 hr - 2k likes

[@naya_8249]

And they made the best songs ever

[@sofialuna598]

The fact that Nicole was the one that came up with the idea of putting them together without knowing that 12 years later they would be known as one of the biggest boy bands is incredible edited: I can't believe that a Thing a posted for my favorite band's aniversary (and the reason why i'm still alive) and now I have hate comments from BTS fans, BSB fans, THE BIG MJ FANS AND EVEN FANS FROM THE THE BEATLES. Let's get something straight, 1D was the biggest boy band in their time, BTS is not a bb, is a K-pop bb, the backstreet boys are not longer a boy band cause they aren't boys or even young anymore, THE BEATLES ARE LEGENDS AND MJ TOO, and my comment was in a video ABOUT ONE DIRECTION, NO ANY OTHER GROUP OR SINGER, IT WAS OUR DAY AND U DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING BETTER TO DO APART FROM BOTHERING US

[@moonchild.99_]

@Volleyball gurl to be considered one of the biggest group in history without even a #1 on hot100 says a lot about them, don't push it 🤣

[@caitlinbyrne]

@Volleyball gurl bts exists

[@onedirectionsbestie6560]

she's a lifesaver

[@moonchild.99_]

@@caitlinbyrne fair point if we talk about numbers, but still depend on personal opinion when it comes to music.

[@caitlinbyrne]

@@moonchild.99_ “one of the biggest boy bands” doesn’t include numbers.. but even if it did bts still tops every other boy band on earth with album sales

[@sunandmoon976]

Niall was the first member of One Direction and he will be the last. He said in an interview he told his managers that even if he is successful as a solo artist, he will leave everything behind whenever the band calls him. Hope the other members also feel the same.

[@carmenaranjita5321]

Ooh, that so cute. Yeah, I always feel like he was the most grateful to be there.

[@TalkativeGoofball]

Harry has now said he is open to the idea. I'm pretty sure that Louis would like to come back if it's the right time. Liam has probably had the most interactions with everybody alongside Niall and has been hanging out A LOT with Louis compared to the others. But Louis is doing well in his solo career and abandoning or focusing less on it at its peak is untimely. I think he'd like to join but it's a little hard to do at the moment. With Zayn it's a mystery but unless it's REALLY special, I don't think he'll come back. I think he'd come back for one or a couple of songs. most likely it would be the 4 of them if they do return with Zayn making a cameo or two.

[@rojanehru3843]

This beautiful woman should take credit for putting them together! Many believe it was utterly SC's idea... When she's the one who says "They are like little stars, you can't get rid of little stars" ICONICCCCC

[@lyokodreamer]

Loved Nicole before but love her more now cause she picked them all out and told the others how much potential they can have together and she was right and she must be so proud 😭😭😭

[@nathashatashini5011]

Exactly what I wanted to say people give credit to SC like he did everything to put them together but it was Nicole idea and she selected all of them... Love her so much and couldn't thank her enough

[@allie-queen7083]

She deserved to be their mentor out of all of the judges that year

[@sarahhiggins1515]

Simon always gets the credit... people still credit him for little mix even though he wasnt even a judge that year 🙄

[@zivadavid4680]

Bless Nicole Scherzinger ❤️

[@ellixtrp]

my heart will forever be broken that they aren't together anymore but as she said "they're like little stars, you can't get rid of little stars" - they will always be remembered

[@shivam3vedi]

This is legit history being made👏🏻

[@khizrashaikh6492]

Are you a directioner too?

[@khizrashaikh6492]

Surprised to see you here ❣️

[@ummeabiha4215]

Heelllooo I didn't expected you to be here

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Hey! Did you know God is three in one!? The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit! Bless him! Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who has faith in him! True faith in Jesus will have you bear good fruit and *drastically* change for the better! Have a blessed day, everyone!! ❤

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Your worries (yes, anxiety), depression, suicidal thoughts, EVERYTHING will melt away and be NO MORE when you lean on God and put your trust in him! When I have physical pain, I literally pray and the Lord quells it, that I am healed!! Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals! People are bothered by his name. The world hates the truth and wants to continue living sinfully! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous.

[@Jennifercabril]

“The little girls will love them” is what’s did for me because she wasn’t wrong🥺I’m so glad they were put together. They were ground breaking as a group and now they get to support each other in their solo carriers. After 12 years, im still a directioner and always will be.❤️

[@sofiavaldwin9098]

It hurts A LOT that they are not together anymore. But I’m so happy to say that they truly loved music to the point where I was able to watch Louis in his own concert.

[@shaeleigh111]

Simon did come up with the idea of forming a group first. His voice is quiet at the beginning of the video but he said it and Nicole agreed. Simon picked Niall ("he should be in a group this boy, I'm not saying we gotta do it, but I'd like to imagine it") , Nicole picked Harry, Simon picked Louis, Nicole fought for Liam, and they all went for Zane. Nichole's enthusiasm really pushed it forward though. If she hadn't been so on board with the idea, it may never have happened.

[@kaitlinlewisx1]

I think Simon wanted Liam to be solo by the sounds of it

[@ximenaalarcon8550]

Correct me if i am wrong but didnt Liam said in an interviw that simon created the band because of him? and here we can see he didnt even wanted him in 1D and in reality the idea came from thinking that Niall would be cute in a boy band, and if it wasnt for nicole Liam probably wouldnt be where he is today.

[@DVL-ps3qi]

Weird, Simon was the one who put niall in the band and was also the one who despised him the most

[@fatoumatacisse3796]

@@ximenaalarcon8550 yeah cuz when Liam auditioned in 2008 I think Simon told him to come back once he finished his education or practiced more

[@LB-ih7hn]

@@ximenaalarcon8550 No… he said SIMON TOLD HIM that he was the honorary member of one direction and that the band was built around him. I’m not getting why directioners who know their history are pretending this isn’t true. Harry became the focus cos he was the most popular member of the band. But if you watch their xfactor performances and tour, as well as the first two albums and related tours, it’s clear when it came to live performances and vocals Liam was at the forefront. Even in their later albums he’s all over the harmonies and backing. Liam cannot be extracted from one direction, the one time he was unwell the guys cancelled their performance. If the hater Directioners think the other guys will be grateful for all this hate and ridicule they have subjected Liam to, then they are hallucinating. Why would the guys want a reunion when fans have switched on Liam so spectacularly. I think they realise that could be them at any point in time. If I were them I’d stay in my solo career.

[@purplerain555]

can you imagine being one of the X-Factor boys watching this and realizing just how close you were to being put into "One Direction" the worlds biggest boy band? 12 years later and I'm still the biggest 1D fangirl. Miss them together everyday.

[@prateeti_psy_2481]

I know what you mean but who knows if one direction would be the biggest boyband if it weren't exactly for our 5 angels??

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Hey! Did you know God is three in one!? The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit! Bless him! Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who has faith in him! True faith in Jesus will have you bear good fruit and *drastically* change for the better! Have a blessed day, everyone!! ❤

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Your worries (yes, anxiety), depression, suicidal thoughts, EVERYTHING will melt away and be NO MORE when you lean on God and put your trust in him! When I have physical pain, I literally pray and the Lord quells it, that I am healed!! Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals! People are bothered by his name. The world hates the truth and wants to continue living sinfully! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

I wouldn't call them the biggest boy band. There's BTS, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Boyz ll Men, and The Jackson 5. 1D is top 10 though.

[@kelbyjane5459]

@@Call_Upon_YAH at the time they were the biggest boyband though. They were everywhere. In 2016 they were the highest paid boyband of all time according to Forbes. 1D pumped out 5 albums in 5 years along with nonstop tours compared to BSB who has put out 10 albums in 29 years (formed in '93). Social media being around definitely helped their fan base and continuous new music helped keep their fan base active.

[@kylevelasquez393]

putting them together is one of the greatest time in history that is ever made, it is meant to be and will always be. look at them now inspiring us all and the fandom never breaks! once a directioner will forever be a directioner! thank you one direction for keeping us all together as one! HAPPY 12 YEARS OF ONE DIRECTION💙💚🇮🇪💛❤️!!

[@28_Directioner]

Couldn't agree more!!💚💙🇮🇪💛❤️ Happy 12th anniversary 1D!! Vi elsker jer!!💕🇩🇰

[@chaingangsoldier3100]

Couldn't have said it any better myself dude! HAPPY 12 YEARS OF 1D! 💙💚💛❤

[@sacreligiousoperafangirl]

HAPPY 12🤧😭💙💚🇮🇪💛❤

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

Except remember zayn never wanted to be in the band though but he just gave it a go

[@mariad7217]

Nicole creating one direction and Simon cowell getting all the credits during 12 years is the real “the man by Taylor swift “

[@NoeCausarano]

OMG THISSSSSS

[@elenamecca1773]

fr

[@LisaRieger]

EXACTLY

[@theblvckdog]

my thoughts exactly !!!

[@cinnamonh3artcam]

thisss

[@yashasvipandey7858]

THE WAY SHE PICKED EACH ONE OF THEM... IT WAS LIKE PIECES OF PUZZLE FITTING PERFECTLY TOGETHER. SO IT WAS DESTINY ALL THIS TIME.

[@amandadublin3129]

It actually seemed like Louis chose the last few... but she definitely spear headed the thing.

[@jayce453]

"I think there are two more." She knew they would be five! She had that instinct!

[@anajusabino]

"We could live forever" - you will. niall, harry, louis, liam, zayn, we can't thank you enough for bringing so much joy into this world

[@rain4310]

Why past tense they will🥺💚💙💛❤️🇮🇪

[@gourirory]

"they are like little stars, you cant get rid of little stars" thank you Nicole🥺 🧡🧡💚💚💙💙❤❤💛💛

[@louissunshin3508]

went from cutest boyband to the best boyband, WE LOVE YOU ONE DIRECTION HAPPY 12 YEARS

[@ayvidyan]

Thank you Nicole. She deserve all the credit for grouping the Little stars and making them big stars together. I will always be thankful I got to be a Directioner ,they were able to help me during my stressful days when I was still at University and even now their music makes me happy and it gives me full of nostalgic feeling. They will always be dear to me. ❤️

[@jeffbrian2479]

That's a nice one dear..... How are you doing

[@chrisnoziere2893]

Well it was Simon’s idea to form a boy band starting with Niall!

[@krm101]

​@@chrisnoziere2893but it was nicole who form the final line up of the group. i think she deserved to be credited for that.

[@gummibears211]

wow you were in uni? i was in 6th grade omg the power they had

Always in our hearts, One Direction. Thank you for inspiring us all, Niall, Louis, Harry, Liam, and Zayn. We love you!

[@malickamarombo5127]

It's zayn

@@malickamarombo5127 sorry for the typo and thank youu :)

[@laulaushouse]

@@malickamarombo5127 sure, whatever you say big guy

[@hannahmoran3660]

No but Niall was at the top of that table before anyone else and I think that’s something that needs to be remembered

[@JenniferStewart27]

THIS!!!

[@AB_Evans]

Sadly though, he was at the top of that list because they wanted to say no to him. They were searching for a reason to keep him. And good thing they found one/found a way! He's awesome!

[@hannahmoran3660]

@@AB_Evans They were SO torn about him, even during his audition!! Thank God Katy Perry got him through!

[@AB_Evans]

@@hannahmoran3660 ~ Yeah, I saw that. She was...not a fan. But she is now! How quickly the tide turns...

[@sarahhiggins1515]

Not to burst your bubble but they have a stack of photos and are going through them in order...

[@harmony6352]

SCREAMING, CRYING, THROWING UP!!! HAPPY 12 YEARS OF 1D!😭❤️

[@onlyjemima]

happy 12 years🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@kellyanderson7624]

They only knew each other for 2 weeks before they had to perform together on the show, talk about pressure. But Liam held that group together during the performances on XFactor. He started the songs and did most of the vocals and the others followed him. I think Liam is the reason they succeeded.

[@ca-ke9493]

Liam was the on stage core and Louis was the backstage core! :D both very vital!

[@tessskye]

That's what they said they formed the group around him cause he had the confidence. Simon wanted him as solo and Nicole pushed for him ro be in the group

[@jasminelara7676]

This made me realize it was never Simon who created that band, Nicole deserves all the credit. She knew exactly what she was talking about and she fought for it. Love her for that 💗

[@liukin95]

@Joanna I suppose she had to let the big boss take the credit!

[@durbo7087]

The video shows All 3 put it together, they all saw the vision. Nicole made a huge contribution in selection. Wonderful creative process by all involved. It's wrong to discredit they all made contributions in the edit and listened to each other.

[@vicenteqm8487]

Quién es el creador del show? Sin show no hay material para que Nicole Aporte sus buenas ideas

[@tacticalcupcake5104]

@@durbo7087 thank you! Plus it's quiet but at the beginning Simon says to put Niall in a group and then nicole says yes a boy band, and when she says boy band again later he's hesitant and says group. So the group thing is what put it in Nicole's head. Everyone is saying it's all her but you are so right! All 3 of them did it together. Nicole did alot. But so did the others. It would be fair to say the 3 of them created 1d. Unfair to give Simon all the credit though.

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

think it was just cus they were in simons category?

[@BTR1Dfan264]

I’m thankful for Nicole for putting them together. She made a great choice. They are an amazing boyband that I have come to love. ❤

[@valeninalopez]

this is a youtube comment section not sound cloud…

[@BTR1Dfan264]

@@valeninalopez what did I say?

[@AB_Evans]

Absolutely agree!

[@DarryVideoEdit]

It's crazy how easy for them it was to put them in a band ! It was meant to be !!!!

[@dianatomlinson289]

Ikr😭😭

[@romeliapc4175]

The way she said "the little girls are going to love them" 'and "Their little stars, so you have to put them together"🥺😭 Those girsl were me and many millions more. STAN Nicole!💖

[@nhanley9739]

“the little girls will love them” yes we sure do!! 🥺🥺 happy 12 years to 1D 🤍

[@pippistyles]

When she said that I started bawling my eyes out 😭😭

[@wetookachonceproudofliam7384]

Ikr🥺🥺🥺

[@angellsfly]

“the little girls are gonna love them!” made my heart full of joy

[@nicolle9491]

After all this time, I haven't forgotten you guys and I honestly think I never will.

[@HumanSagaVault]

So all this time it was Nicole Scherzinger all along who grouped up 1Direction. The intensity of achievements these group have come to achieve, that's how magical this moment is, and its thanks to Nicole for believing in them.

[@sararadley5702]

@Joanna 🥲🥲

[@michaeljohn5999]

Did you guys even listen to the conversation? Louis made the suggestions and Simon/Nicole confirmed them

[@tiamarques6247]

It is crazy to see how relaxed they were making this decision, now knowing what they became. We owe Nicole a lot for believing in them and pushing the idea, otherwise Simon might not have gone through with it

[@madisonm9163]

omg that fact that this just happened to be recorded. that’s absolutely legendary and iconic.

[@lirufrik28]

12 años después le seguimos llorando a esos chicos que sin ellos saberlo nos cambiarían las vidas a muchas fans 😭😭💖

[@sarajorgge]

Yassss

[@viancakiss]

❤❤❤❤❤😭

[@yadirag.a.2470]

😭😭😭❤️

[@_brendaotz]

esto me hizo llorar ahh 😪😪🥲

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Hey! Did you know God is three in one!? The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit! Bless him! Jesus died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who has faith in him! True faith in Jesus will have you bear good fruit and *drastically* change for the better! Have a blessed day, everyone!! ❤

[@samn6505]

This really blows my mind because it’s such a butterfly effect moment.. Nicole was only there that day because Cheryl was sick from malaria.. a mosquito bite could have changed everything!? I also love that we always thought they were chosen because they didn’t get through as solo artists but they were chosen before the solo acts were

[@yayatilling4509]

That's insane, I wasn't aware of that

[@mariabella19]

I love that so much!

[@nanthiini66]

since the very first day, it's proven!! they will rock the world, not only with their talents, but also with their kindness, humbleness and respectful souls. they didn't win the xfactor back then, but they have won all of our heart. i'm forever proud of them and proud for being in this fandom!!! happy 12 years ❤️

[@syd122397]

I was 12 years old when this happened, here I am 24, 12 years later and still as in love with them as I was all those years ago. They will forever be the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@kaskam57]

Same ❤️

[@nadinefathi1718]

Literally same ❤️🥹

[@pshay2410]

When 1 judge said "it already looks great with 4", this hits hard knowing eventually they'll be 4 (zayn was the last to be included too) then nicole said Zayn was the key completing the group. OMG knowing it was never the same again after he left. Everything in this vid is like seeing telling us the future. Also, I've always liked Nicole & this vid just proves it 💯❤️

[@jeffbrian2479]

Same here also dear .... How are you doing

[@ghiberti]

Nicole's intuition grouped the best pop boyband of the 2010's! ❤❤❤

[@ellytcs]

Of the century. I just went to Harry Styles concert in Sydney he is just insanely talented ❤

[@zoratr]

I have tears in my eyes this made me so emotional. This band was my everything when I was a teenager and I am 28 years old now. 12 years already I love them so much.

[@valeninalopez]

… i love them too 🤤😵‍💫🥺❤️

Same. I loved them 12 years ago and I still love them at 28. I will always come back to them.

[@JediWebSurf]

I'm 28 too. I'm not a fanatic and I don't regularly listen to this type of music, but I did grow up watching them from time to time and I do respect their craft and grind. I also grew up watching Justin Bieber and it's wild that we're the same age and all grown up now. Like we've seen they're entire journeys from the very beginning, from nothing to global super stars. It's wild.

[@mozaika_a7918]

*putting harry’s photo in the row* “100%” “because it feels right” “absolutely” *seeing louis’* “and him” “because they look good together” “YESS” ✨ the cutest boy band ever! ✨

[@leeliza3105]

thats soooo cute

[@tommowayiftpwkdoesntwork4807]

They really look good together she aint lying

[@JediWebSurf]

@@tommowayiftpwkdoesntwork4807 yeah they should be a couple. 😂

[@tommowayiftpwkdoesntwork4807]

@@JediWebSurf tbh i think they are 😂😂😂

[@JediWebSurf]

@@tommowayiftpwkdoesntwork4807 called it

[@kaler06]

so grateful Nicole put these boys together, simon takes credit but really, 1D wouldn't be what it is or even a thing without Nicole. happy 12 years lads ! ❤

[@annj8490]

Zayn was truly the best seasoning both look wise and vocally that truly completed the group. I had a crush on him since the first day and ive seen most of us pocs all over the world got attracted into this bandwagon because of him ❤️

[@thecensoredmuscle563]

Zayn looks like a goofball.

[@lailampw1719]

@@thecensoredmuscle563 you are a goofball. Lol.

[@jamiemohan2049]

Poc? He fully caucasian just half pakstani/english.😂😂😂

[@helendonnelly8058]

​@@lailampw1719ii1 0:08 mm k

[@liviavanvlissingen3919]

I was 8 when 1D was formed, I was going into third grade moving to a new country. Now I'm 20 and going into my second year of uni, crazy how fast time flies! Happy 12 years everyone ❤

[@nikki6909]

You missed your chance to say 'just how fast the night changes' :)

[@sofiathefirst012]

"It's just a phase" Yeah, a 12 year-long phase

[@shahlatona6768]

Turns out that it was the best decision that Simon, Louis and Nicole had ever made! Forming the best boyband ever!

[@aguedafescuca]

Yes, but idea was Nicole. Huge respect for her!!!

[@ria6391]

It was all Nicole constantly pushing for all of them to be tog, couldn’t be more grateful to her for forming them🥹

[@toni.p3965]

@@aguedafescuca I hate to admit it, but it actually was Simon. It all started with Niall's picture, & Simon said "He should be in a group this boy... Not saying we're going to do it, but I'd like to imagine it"

[@Ok_Loren]

Thank You Nicole! You had no hesitation as you selected all 5 boys for the world to love. 💕 Niall, Harry, & Louis are the little stars you can’t get rid of. They look so cute together the little girls will love them. Liam has the confidence & stage presence. Zayn’s talent left such an impression that you and Louis remember his name. Did you ever think those 5 boys would be so successful & loved by so many ppl all over the world? What a gift you gave us! 🇮🇪💚💙❤️💛

[@jvernon9094]

At that stage Zayn was known as the one who hid backstage because he didn't want to do any dancing

[@preciousnoreen6938]

When Simon said pointing at Liam picture “I think he feel like he is good than anybody else” Now that makes sense

[@historyuntold6991]

Yep especially after the Logan Paul podcast.

[@karyon1007]

I cackled 😂

[@LB-ih7hn]

I guess Simon gets a free pass when it comes to furthering the Liam hate agenda. That’s more proof that all this hate is built on thin air. Liam spoke the truth, because I can see why and how Simon would have told Liam that the band was built around him.

[@pinkballoon8181]

@@LB-ih7hn Spot on. Simon USED Liam to get his favourite, Harry, ready to take the front man role. There's no denying that Liam's vocals held the band together. He was experienced on stage and vocally. Harry's voice wasn't ready & neither was Zayn's. The so called "Directioners" need to leave Liam alone. He didn't lie, that's what Simon told him. And remember what Louis said about those Paul brothers! LOUIS is a loyal friend to Liam.

[@artsenal714]

@@LB-ih7hnI really don’t know why he gets so much hate. I’m pretty sure there’s a lot of mean and cruel people out there or even from their own circle that deserve that hate more. Hate them, not Liam.

[@julian4630]

Imagine being literally any of the other boys on this table. Even the ones who got solo yes's. Like you were so close to being one of THE top heart breakers of 2010s (and let's be honest they are all still stealing our hearts in the 2020s too). Also Nicole knew what she was doing. She's was in a group herself. She knew the ideal dynamics.

[@mscoot629]

Yeah! At that time the members of 1D probably envied the ones who got a yes because normally the ones who get a yes are the better ones but now most people don’t know any of the people who got a yes, instead everyone knows 1D :) I hope my comment makes sense cause I’m very tired right now haha

[@hallebrown2513]

Same thing with 5th harmony! Literally the groups usually end up doing better on this show than the soloists

[@jeffbrian2479]

That's a nice one......How are you doing

[@amyrichardsonxxx]

I don’t think any of people would of made 1D what it is. The 5 of the them made it so good

[@cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese]

@@mscoot629 IKKK

[@tats3416]

No puedo con la carita de Niall en esa foto, y ver cuanto a crecido, tanto física como profesionalmente dan ganas de llorar 🥺

[@brisanc1947]

Es increíble saber que Niall y Harry fueron los primeros seleccionados para formar la banda y desde esa referencia comenzaron a sumar a los demás que ellos pensaban que iban a ir bien juntos x favor es un aniversario iconico éste lpm 🙌🏻😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💫

[@Rocketman-bq4io]

Aunque hay que recordar que Liam habia participado 2 años antes y ya habia planes de hacer algo con el

[@lovelouisxoxo4410]

It’s literally just the order of the stack photos that they were going through lol

[@brisanc1947]

@@lovelouisxoxo4410 Not really because if you look closely, they were grouping according to the first pick, I mean, there were other armed groups apart from One Direction, but when they brought out Niall and then Harry, they started to decide who would go well with the first pick . So from that point it can be said that they could have gone to any of the other groups but they decided that they would look good with Harry and Niall, taking them as a reference and being the first members of the group. Sorry for the long text but I just wanted to explain well the reason for my opinion. 😅❣ with kindness 🙌🏻💕

[@YolandaBuret]

​@@brisanc1947 A mí me parece que fue porque los 5 lucían bien juntos y sus fotos aparecieron en ese orden, casualmente. Y si nos llevamos del orden cronológico, entonces, fue en torno a Niall. 1:10 escogen a Niall; varios segundos y fotos después 1:42 Nicole eligió a Harry y el juez Louis lo puso con Niall. 1:44 Puedes ver que Louis Tomlinson estaba justo después de Harry en la pila de fotos, entonces el juez Louis dijo 1:45 "both" refiriéndose a Harry y Louis, entonces todos dicen "yes" "yes" "yes", porque ellos se ven bien junto con Niall (los tres juntos). No se ve mejor por la espalda de Nicole. 2:35 escogen a Liam y piensan que podría ser el líder del grupo. 3:11 "Zayn!!!! jjjj mi comentario también quedó largo. 😜😍XoXo.

[@juli_sandia3876]

Brisa, no, realmente. En dado caso a partir de Niall; Harry y Louis fueron elegido inmediatamente uno detrás del otro, unos cuantos chicos y segundos despues de Niall.

[@shellybean333]

i cant stop rewatching 🥺 it’s crazy how it all came together so perfectly. thank you nicole ❤

[@lynnebaldwin330]

Even Nichole, Simon and Louis could not have predicted how beautifully each of their unique voices would combine and harmonise together over time. Once in a Lifetime is the standout track for me. I love it so much.

[@blueskyabove4498]

The fact that Zayn was the last one to be put into the band and the one to decide that he's out of the band himself is incredible, like their fate is written in an unique way, also the fortune cookie is correct like woww, as long as they happy i'll be happy too. Edit: thanks for all the likes you all!!

[@zzaacchh]

What?

[@jurrasicparx]

Last one in, first one out.

[@mscoot629]

What fortune cookie ?

[@2Bdiscovered]

ZAYN WAS THE SMARTEST ONE OUT OR\F ALL OF THEM. HIS VOICE AND MUSICAL STYLE DIDN'T SERVE THAT GROUP JUSTICE. ALSO, LOUIS CAN'T SING SO, TO BE PUT ON THE SAME LEVEL AS HIM IS KIND OF AN INSULT LOL.

[@aster.n3018]

@@2Bdiscovered i'm really proud of zayn and he was so brave for leaving and i love him for that he indeed is extremely talented but him leaving has nothing to do with level.louis can sing really well and he writes beautiful songs .it's just that Zayn had a different style in music and he wasn't able to show it nor could he avoid things he didn't want to do.he was and still proud of the band and all it's members.

[@marycatemcnamara5260]

I’m glad that Nicole is finally getting The recognition and evidence that she practically formed One Direction. Simon kept taking all of the credit

[@jeffbrian2479]

I am glad also......I love Nicole to get recognized ever since

[@jeffbrian2479]

How are you doing

[@koch442]

“the girls are gonna love them!”she has never been more right

[@atharvpuranik3069]

Happy 12 years of one direction 🥰💙💚🇮🇪💛❤️💯💯💯🔥🔥

[@alexandraguevara296]

wow… that is how it all started. i can’t believe how big they grew and they still are! i’m beyond proud of being a fan for these boys for so long!

[@anahirosales5308]

This is how one direction was made, I couldn’t be more grateful to have met them, they were the best thing ever happened in my life. I’ll always remember them ❤️❤️❤️

[@valeninalopez]

it’s one direction…. we get it

[@sunshinefelix5276]

Id just like to say that Niall has always and will always be my favourite member. He seems to be one of the members who stays out of trouble and is extremely humble. Also back in 2018 I went to see him and I screamed love you and he heard. I know that's probably nothing for some people but to me it was like the highlight of my life. So if you were at Nialls concert at Spark Arena in Auckland and you remember a girl scream love you and they crowd then screaming and Niall reacting, THAT WAS LITTLE 14 year old me. I have it on video so if you don't believe me I have proof

[@baldaevelynlissbeth2196]

One Direction es el hábito que no puedo romper

[@missdemon01]

Same here!

[@baldaevelynlissbeth2196]

Oh solo imagínense como el destino hizo que One Direction entrara en nuestras vidas...los amo tanto mis bebitos fiu fiu 🤗😍

[@detroitvinyl]

They're the only artists whose work I've followed for over a decade

[@InfinityStar3000]

“He could be the leader” LIAM WAS TELLING THE TRUTH

[@alvy3131]

Abt what?

[@bellablack6294]

And I totally get that he's kinda pissed because everyone thinks Harry was supposed to be the leader

[@jsl7419]

Maybe that’s why they finally decided to show this footage

[@Sophie-ov8jy]

technically he wasn’t bc he said it was formed around him. they looked at niall and said they should make a group with him. they just said liam should be leader because he had the strongest voice

[@Vanessa-fs9dy]

Yeah but the band wasn’t formed around him. He was the 4th they chose

[@hoyasaxa215]

This footage is incredible. It could've been five other candidates. Niall, Liam, Zayn, Harry, and Louis are very lucky. Getting your foot in the door is tough. It requires a lot of persistence, hard work, attention to detail, and luck. Nicole and Simon gave five teenagers an opportunity for the world to see. A shot. Liam is the group’s OG. Simon had faith in him early on, and I think he's the reason why Cowell mentored 1D from the start.

[@artsenal714]

I think Simon actually wanted to put Liam through to continue in the show as a soloist.

[@hoyasaxa215]

Probably. Liam showed a lot of resilience on the X Factor. I occasionally watch his audition and tell friends this is what resilience is about. We don't know what could've happened if Liam stayed as a soloist. But things worked out in the end for him. He got on Simon's radar in the first go-around, which set up his music career. Many famous boy bands started out with a single member to build around. Donnie Wahlberg (NKOTB), AJ McLean (Backstreet Boys), Chris Kirkpatrick (NSYNC), and Nick Jonas were all scouted first before the group arrived.

[@strangegiraffe]

Makes you realize how easily it could’ve been a different group of boys; I’m so happy we got these five wonderful boys, I couldn’t be more grateful💙💚🇮🇪💛❤️

[@anezkalestinovaaa622]

We should thank Nicole! This was the best decision ever made. It saved those “little girls” lives.

[@fueckinavocados]

it's just crazy how many combinations could've been there but they had their fate sealed that they're gonna be together and go down as one of the greatest bands of all time

[@dianadfz66]

I just want to say it out loud here.. THANK YOU NICOLE! Directioners love you!

[@jeffbrian2479]

That's a nice one...... how are you doing......

[@majdajavernik1852]

Diana do you know , Nicol fack with Harry ? Harry have 19 and she 35

[@nafimahbub74]

Nicole (of Pussycat Dolls)

[@nafimahbub74]

Diaanaa one direction has sung for you

[@lad6fenceless]

She was so excited, she could see their future as a band really fast 🤧 I'm so proud of them, specially Louis 💓

[@eduardof.rarangjr.2932]

Omg! Goosebumps allover my body...when Nicole is looking for Zayn's picture and saying "look at that looks!"...

[@SweetGirl4ver]

Zayn is extremely handsome!!

[@eduardof.rarangjr.2932]

The King of Kings of Visuals

[@poetry5032]

Zayn is the best vocalist and the most handsome tbh

[@18hadewitt]

Well it’s confirmed. Liam wasn’t lying that they wanted to make him the leader. Right in here they say he can be the leader.

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

You're right! People were so hung up on the random order in which they appeared from the pile.

[@soha._.chakraborty]

Yup liam wasnt lying!

[@sunflower67942]

Liam said that the band was formed around him. Around Him.

[@18hadewitt]

@@sunflower67942 some people can’t seem to see the bigger picture with “around him”. As stated above. Literally it was a random order of the pile which they came out of. They put them together thinking it’ll work and then later they “form the band” around a person. Liam was suppose to be the headlight and the boys back up to that. Hence “forming the band around him”. Literally not j they made the band around me. No, look brighter the first couple years literally were formed around him being the front man etc.

[@fetusonedirectionfitf]

Liam was known as the dad of the band so it makes sense

[@twelvemonths_]

It was Nicole who actually had thought about them being a group! ❤️ She literally flipped through the pages who found Zayn and she started with Niall then got Harry's picture then got Louis's then she had it then looked for Liam then Zayn ❤️ Life is really a ride.

[@twelvemonths_]

*to find Zayn ❤️

[@twelvemonths_]

Sorry, she fought for Liam to be in the group then Judge Loius found Zayn and she seconded ❤️

[@LB-ih7hn]

@@twelvemonths_Simon wanted Liam to be in the singles category, which is how highly he thought of Liam. I have no doubt that Simon told him the band was formed around him, whether that’s true or not.

[@kellyanderson7624]

@@LB-ih7hn That's why when they are singing in the group songs, Liam starts the songs and sings most of the vocals.

[@lulu-ep3mb]

The fact that they were all just put in when they were seen and there wasn't much deliberation and no one else was put in then taken out just shows how much the band was meant to be formed and save our lives 😭😭

[@francescafornaroli7631]

omg they put them together without any doubts (nicole did by believing in em), and that was perfection. 12 years of these little boys

[@martyna_zielinska4179]

ONE DIRECTION WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART

[@accioyoongi]

i was 6 when they formed, but i still remember being so into them when they formed. “the little girls are gonna love them” and we did! i’m 18 now and i’m so happy to see all their solo careers, each doing their own thing, growing even more as they go on. it’s so heartwarming.

[@accioyoongi]

forgot i wrote this! but lord i miss them 🥹

[@mchgmb]

I'm having goosebumps and am nervous watching this like it didn't happened 12 years ago. Seeing how it was started from scratch is unbelievably amazing. And also the fact that is started with Niall Harry and Louis being cute together 🥺 i mean look at their faces in the photos they look like babies 🥺

[@gisalemon]

This is basically Nicole's formation. Wow, she did a great job.

[@alinski6660]

12 years and i'll never forget them, no matter what. i love all of them and i'm proud of their solo careers. one direction will always be my safe place

[@juneil-b]

“He thinks he’s the better than anyone else in the list” Simone about Liam ……. Lmao the fact that he foresaw this 😂

[@lesliecolin.]

Y así fue como nació la mejor boyband de todos los tiempos Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall y Zayn los amo chicos 💙💚🇮🇪 💛❤️

[@Arjtcl]

🇮🇪*

[@anamariazunigaalegre1502]

The way Nicole gets excited when they put Harry with Niall says everything 🥺. Thank you Nicole, we owe you a lot for this ♥️

[@gabygibaga7905]

Super. Same feeling here. This is really mind blowing

[@jacquelinebreton4976]

I was 9 when 1D were formed, I was 11 when I meet them and now I'm 21 and still love them and crying for 1D 😭❤️

[@pippistyles]

I'm here with you girl!!!! 😭😭

[@mon_dlcm28]

literally same 😭❤

[@liukin95]

And to think Nicole was only there on the judging panel because she was filling in for Cheryl Cole, who was in hospital with Malaria at the time! Imagine if Cheryl was there and not Nicole? One Direction may never have been formed! Crazy to think... But I always believed things happen for a reason ✨

[@coralscafe]

Niall, Harry, Louis, Liam, Zayn. They made so many of my days better with their music and humour, and so has this fandom. I am so proud of them and so grateful for everything. Happy 12th anniversary to our favourite boys!

[@HoursaDay]

"ZAYN. Now THAT is a good idea!" DAMN RIGHT. 💖💖💖