00:00Another happy story. They're one of the most successful boy bands of all time, boasting several number one albums and countless awards.
00:09But did you know, nobody did you, but somebody who works on our team, that on this exact day, in 2010, we met Niall, Liam, Harry, Louis and Zayn for the very first time, as they made their debut as One Direction on The X Factor.
00:25Today, we've got an exclusive treat for you. We've got our hands on some never-before-seen footage of the group that went on to be one of the world's most beloved boy bands.
00:37One Direction's achievements are incredible. 70 million records sold worldwide, seven Brit Awards, four US number one albums, plus chart-topping movies, best-selling books and, of course, the best songs ever.
00:55And it all started on The X Factor. And where did Simon get the idea for that? Here's our theory.
01:05Well, it's the indefineable X Factor.
01:07Yep, right here on This Morning.
01:09The indefineable X Factor.
01:11As Kate said, you try and find someone who's got that little X or something.
01:15No X Factor, no One Direction.
01:17Harry, Niall and the boys, you're welcome.
01:19But let's move on. In One Direction.
01:25Because it was on this day, 13 years ago, that One Direction performed for the first time as a group.
01:32I'm all out of faith. This is how I feel.
01:37But it so nearly didn't happen.
01:39Because Direction, as we all know, originally, Louie.
01:43I wish it would be...
01:45Leo.
01:46Oh...
01:48Zane.
01:49You shouldn't let me love.
01:51Now it's just how we...
01:53Niall.
01:54I can't come to the fall.
01:56Isn't she lovely?
01:59Harry.
02:00Isn't she wonderful?
02:02All auditions in the boys' category, but failed to make it through.
02:09So Simon and Nicole...
02:11You're the cutest little girl ever.
02:12...decided to put the five boys into a group.
02:17Harry, just had time to come up with a name before they were whisked to judges' houses in L.A.
02:21At this previously unseen interview.
02:24It's either your first performance which would springboard you into the studio, or it's probably your life.
02:27Yeah, of course.
02:29Thanks for having me.
02:29I'm here very huge. I mean, there's a lot of pressure on us today to show that what they're doing is the right decision.
02:37After this, they're never seen before on TV. Second performance.
02:42What's up?
02:44Simon knew he had something.
02:46There's one group, interestingly, that I'm quietly confident about.
02:51Guys, you're through.
02:53Yeah!
02:54I've just got a feeling we made her something special.
02:59Next stop, the 2010 Tats and Final.
03:02There's somebody calling me on.
03:07Second act, still in the final.
03:10East.
03:11Yeah, she's the one.
03:14In this world.
03:16Rebecca!
03:19Despite having to settle for third place behind Matt Cardle and Rebecca Ferguson, behind the seat...
