Liam Payne auditioned when he was 14 but Simon Cowell said he was too young after him being at the Judge's House.
He auditioned again in 2010
Liam.
18
Niall Horan was 16 years old when he auditioned for X-Factor.
They auditioned for X Factor when he was 20, but he was 21 when they released Beat Again
A year and 1/4 most probably. They auditioned for the 2010 X-Factor UK. Liam Payne originally started auditioning when he was 14 years old but quit after performing in the "Judge's house" since his nerves got to him. But he, then, auditioned after two years (at the age of 16).. You do the math :)
Zayn Malik auditioned for "The X Factor" UK in 2010 with the song "Let Me Love You" by Mario. His performance impressed the judges and led to his eventual selection for the group One Direction. Zayn's audition is often remembered for showcasing his vocal talent at a young age.
Harry Styles, He was too young so he went too the XFatcor again in 2010 when he was 16(:
Cher Lloyd didn't go to college because she auditioned for The X Factor at the age of 16 and has been a singer ever since.
Louis Tomlinson
She auditioned when she was 21.
Harry Styles is the youngest One Direction member at 18 years of age.
He didn't go to college. When he finished high school, he went to X Factor and became a part on One Direction.