X Factor boy band One Direction have of course become a global phenomenon, inspiring comparisons with Beatle Mania…

And of course, the last year has been a whirlwind one for the lads, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik, who are currently touring the States.

They’ve broken records with their debut album, and they continue to go from strength to strength, being the most Googled band ever!

Today, Sony music executive Nick Gatfield has revealed that he “fully expects” the lads’ net worth to double next year. He added that in the last twelve months, the boys have earned around £32million.

He said, “We fully expect to double that £32million figure next year…

“The team around them, including musicians, stylists, producers, tour managers and so on, is 90-strong.

“That’s 90 jobs created by these five boys.”

Some of the lads are investing in property with their new found wealth, and Harry Styles, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson have all bought homes in the London area.

Harry also treated himself to a new car, and Niall has tried to persuade his dad to let him buy a house for him, but his proud father won’t allow him to.

But as we reported earlier, Niall was hoping that he and his band mates could “chip in” to buy a mini-husky which would accompany them on tour, but he concluded that it would be too difficult to own a pet when they’re moving around the globe so much.

Aww.