Zayn Malik quit 1D after tearfully asking mum for advice and being told 'follow your heart'

The tormented One Direction singer had a series of meetings with industry bigwigs - but ultimately it was his mum’s guidance that sealed the decision

Mum's the word: Zayn Malik with his mother Trisha

Tormented star Zayn Malik turned his back on One Direction after tearfully begging his mum for advice.

The 22-year-old singer poured out his heart to former £-an-hour dinner lady Trisha in a series of emotion-packed phone calls.

And finally she told him: “You’ve made us all proud, now follow your heart.”

Zayn had meetings with lawyers, record company executives and ­accountants about his desire to quit the chart-topping boyband.

But ultimately it was his mum’s guidance that sealed the decision that has rocked the pop world.

Zayn Malik

And the Sunday People can reveal that Zayn is already planning his next music career – as a concert promoter in Ibiza.

A source revealed: “Zayn is incredibly close to his mum. She has been his guiding light and he respects her massively.

“She and his dad Yaser raised him and his three sisters on very little money but they were always happy and wanted for nothing.

“That has made him realise that happiness is more important than fame and fortune.

Pet problem? Vets arrive at Zayn Malik's home

“In any case, now he has the fortune he doesn’t need the fame. Trisha pointed this out and told him the family are immensely proud and he wasn’t letting them down by quitting.

“That’s what swung it. If she had told Zayn to stick with the band, he’d have listened.”

Zayn will be based in London and on party isle Ibiza – where he will play a background role and shun the limelight.

He told a pal he would “rather have his picture taken a few times a year than a hundred times a day”.

The source added: “He’s spoken about this kind of breakaway idea for a while. He was thinking of combining it with One Direction but their runaway success ruled it out.

Pet sounds: Mum Trisha with muzzle

“He won’t be doing anything until he’s had time out and a good rest. He wants to remember what it’s like to live in the real world.”

Zayn treated his family to a £280,000 detached house in their home city Bradford 18 months ago.

And two years ago devoted Trisha, 45, won an Inspirational Women award for her vital role helping shape her son’s career.

Zayn's stressful week may have even affected his dog.

Vets went to the London home where he and Little Mix girlfriend Perrie Edwards have a Pomeranian and a cat, while his mum Trisha carried a muzzle.