One Direction's solo X Factor auditions from strops to standing ovations on 10th anniversary

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One Direction won the hearts of the nation when they merged together to become the next boy band on the X Factor 2010. The former pop group, which was formed by Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik, became a worldwide sensation under the watchful eyes of Simon Cowell.

As the ex-band celebrate their 10th anniversary today, we take a look back at their solo auditions - from tantrums to standing ovations.

Having gone on to pursue their solo careers, who knew they'd become the next biggest boy band? Liam Payne Liam Payne's X Factor audition aired on 15 June 2010 when he aged 16.

He had previously competed on the show in 2008 and got through to the judges' houses, where Simon was his mentor. But the head judge