[user104658]

Their fan base is growing up, therefore, they need to be less squeaky clean to keep the girls interested. They need an edge. 13 year old girls will follow a clean cut, family fun boy band. 17 year old girls will not be interested.

Verdict: deliberate "leak".

[arista]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Their fan base is growing up, therefore, they need to be less squeaky clean to keep the girls interested. They need an edge. 13 year old girls will follow a clean cut, family fun boy band. 17 year old girls will not be interested.

Verdict: deliberate "leak".

But the record Label wants
the 13 year olds buying
and the 17 - 30 year olds.


Its a Massive amount of Money
Simon Cowell set that all up

[Vanessa]

I heard Simon is furious about this. I think it could be a problem, because they're off to the States next and they could be denied a visa.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I heard Simon is furious about this. I think it could be a problem, because they're off to the States next and they could be denied a visa.

Yes he has the Sony Income
from 1D sales Worldwide

That can go down

[Josy]

Arista we already had a thread btw, James closed it

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Don't we all do things like this ,it's part of growing up,people drink,smoke have sex willy()nilly,seems a bit desperate to me from the press.

Well tbf here Kazanne 'we all' aren't idols for a bunch of teenage girls.

Saying that though, Its clearly a deliberate leak.