They light up our world like no other boy band. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most iconic, career-defining, and entertaining memories of the British boy band One Direction.
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00:00And we dance all night, to the best song ever
00:04Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the most iconic, career-defining and entertaining memories of the British boy band One Direction.
00:13We dance all night, to the best song ever
00:22Number 10. That moment 1D filmed a fragrance ad.
00:26Liam Payne once shared that a fan petitioned the group to release a fragrance, and they were all for it.
00:31To promote it, they gave us an April Fool's-style behind-the-scenes look at their photoshoot with photographer Girold.
00:48We can't say we've attended too many photoshoots, but we doubt they typically come close to this.
00:53The guys seem genuinely baffled by all the chaos, but are fully on board, making the whole thing even more fun to watch.
01:10While Girold's antics totally steal the spotlight, he'd be nothing without his brilliant muses.
01:15That being said, we're not too sure they'd have jumped at the chance to work with him again.
01:23The greatest band in the world! That moment!
01:29Number 9. Pregnancy prank.
01:32Remember when One Direction took over Nickelodeon?
01:35One unforgettable moment had Louis and Zayn teaming up with the Nick crew to prank their bandmates.
01:39So, we're gonna have a bit of fun with it, and see what their natural reactions are.
01:44We've gotta leave, because they're gonna be coming in any minute now. So, goodbye, see you later.
01:49Going into labor at work is far from ideal.
01:51Worse still is when your only birthing buddies are a group of young men who might know a thing or two about making hits,
01:57but childbirth? Not so much.
01:59They try to stay calm and help, but you can see the panic in their eyes.
02:03The relief on their faces when they realize it was all just a prank is everything.
02:07I refuse to give birth on this floor.
02:10You all have been pranked by Nickelodeon.
02:16Yes, boy!
02:19But Harry's right. Just imagine the headlines if this had happened for real.
02:23It's gonna be a great press story. One Direction delivers childbirth.
02:27Number 8. 1D Day.
02:291D Day was basically a holiday for One Direction fans.
02:33Welcome to 1D Day. All you guys watching all over the world, we're gonna have fun for the next seven hours. Let's have a good time.
02:391D Day is 100% live and interactive.
02:42The band hosted a seven-hour livestream that fans could watch worldwide to promote their third album, Midnight Memories,
02:48and to thank all those who had supported them from day one.
02:51Leading up to the big day, fans were set all sorts of challenges, like making fan art and DIY 1D music videos.
02:58You can get anything that you want. Baby, just shout it out, shout it out, and let me kiss you.
03:05During the event, the guys showed off fans' creations, brought on surprise guests, performed live, and even chatted directly to their devoted fan base.
03:13For most of us, it was the closest we'd get to hanging out with the band, and we were here for all 420 minutes of it.
03:21May your day be merry and bright.
03:30Number seven, Dance Squad, Saturday Night Live.
03:34While appearing as musical guests on SNL in 2014, the guys also popped up in the classic Girlfriends talk show skit with host Amy Adams.
03:42Hi, Kira. Thanks for having me on your show. Morgan and I haven't seen each other in a long, long time.
03:47Why? Isn't she on your Dance Squad?
03:49Well, that is a really interesting question.
03:52In this episode, Adams plays Megan, the captain of the Dance Squad that Aidy Bryant's character Morgan claims to be an active part of.
03:59The main issue is that Morgan struggles to keep her cool around the guys, who just happened to be there that day.
04:05What's up, Morgan? Hello, Morgan.
04:08What's up, girl? Yo.
04:11Long time no see, girl.
04:14How's your guinea pig, girl?
04:17I wanna ta-ta-ya-ya-ya-ya.
04:21While 1B isn't known for their dance moves, they more than make up for it with their commitment.
04:26They might not have many lines, but they bring the charm in spades.
04:30Come on, who wouldn't want to party with those guys?
04:33Let the dancing begin.
04:40Number six, playing dodgeball with James Corden, The Late Late Show with James Corden.
04:45James Corden and One Direction always had a special bond.
04:48You don't just jump into a game of tattoo roulette with anyone.
04:51I mean...
04:58Their friendship really stepped up a notch when they trained for a dodgeball tournament together.
05:03While we might not know every national anthem out there,
05:05we can pretty much guarantee what they sang isn't the UK's.
05:09Everybody gonna steal my girl.
05:12Everybody wanna take her heart away.
05:19Corden's coaching is so off the wall that even the guys can't keep it together.
05:23Look, what are you doing, Niall? Be ready for it!
05:28I think this is funny.
05:30My hair choked. Knock, knock.
05:31Who's there?
05:31A ball in your face!
05:33Still, they play a pretty fierce game, even if they only win one out of three rounds.
05:38We can't blame it all on the coaching style,
05:40but let's just say the other team really lived up to their name.
05:44You absolutely own this!
05:45I haven't got a chance, James!
05:49That's it!
05:50I'm knackered now, though, please!
05:54And with that catch, the Fall Busters take the match.
05:58Number five, releasing their first music video.
06:09Considering their worldwide success today,
06:11it's almost jarring to remember that One Direction actually came in third
06:15during their season of The X Factor.
06:16Still, they had already built a fan base and were soon signed to Psycho Records.
06:28Their debut single, What Makes You Beautiful, along with its music video,
06:32proved that the boys' charisma on the show was no fluke.
06:35They won VMAs for Best Pop Video and Most Shareworthy Video,
06:39and as of writing, it has been viewed on YouTube over a billion times.
06:43No exaggeration.
06:52It perfectly captured the group's youthful energy, which the fans had come to love.
06:56Little did we know, the best was still yet to come.
07:06Number four, performing Night Changes at the AMAs, 42nd Annual American Music Awards.
07:13We've seen One Direction's cheeky side,
07:16but they also know how to give us those sincere moments that stir something deep inside us.
07:28During the 2014 AMAs, the guys stripped everything back
07:32to deliver a gorgeous performance of Night Changes.
07:34It's one of their most mature performances and utterly swoon-worthy.
07:46This was also the year Zayn's hair became the sixth group member.
07:49Still, that's not the main reason this particular number holds a special place in our hearts.
08:01The guys showed off their versatility and talent.
08:04Connecting deeply with the audience through their lyrics and authentic emotions.
08:08Sadly, the song's meaning hits differently now since we lost Liam.
08:12Gone, but never forgotten.
08:29Imagine heading to the bathroom just before you're called up to accept an award.
08:35While that makes for a memorable moment,
08:42is there anything quite like winning your first award?
08:51In 2012, One Direction won their first Brit Award for What Makes You Beautiful,
08:55beating out artists like Adele, Jessie J, and Ed Sheeran.
08:58Their excitement is so sweet, and the moment is made even better
09:01by a voiceover recounting their quick rise to stardom.
09:14Their acceptance speech is heartfelt and humble, starting with a thank you to their fans
09:18and moving on to the tireless crew behind the scenes.
09:21You can feel their genuine gratitude.
09:23At least Harry wasn't in the bathroom this time.
09:31Our fans are absolutely incredible, and again, this is one for you.
09:40With 1D down to four members, they could squeeze into James Corden's car
09:43for a round of carpool karaoke, and they wasted no time getting straight into the music.
09:58Now we've always known that Corden would love to be in the band,
10:01and this is basically him just living out that dream.
10:03It really feels like one of those really fun road trips you have with your friends
10:07that turns into a core memory.
10:22Also, admit it, after watching this segment, you couldn't listen to No Control
10:26without busting out James' original choreography.
10:29You might even feel inspired to grab your denim jacket to really give it justice.
10:34Carpool karaoke, the concert, anyone?
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10:59Did you know the 1D boys originally auditioned for The X Factor as solo artists?
11:04When they didn't make it past boob camp, the judges decided to form what became One Direction.
11:18They stole hearts each week, ultimately reaching the finals.
11:22So it felt right for them to wrap up this chapter where it all began.
11:29After some heartfelt messages from famous fans, the group, minus Zayn of course,
11:39performed together for what we all hoped wouldn't actually be their last time.
11:49Singing history against a backdrop of their highlights,
11:51they reminded us why we fell in love with them.
11:54It's heartbreaking knowing we'll never see them like this again,
11:57but at least we can hold on to the memories.
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