One Direction pitted against Zayn Malik at Teen Choice Awards

Los Angeles: One Direction star Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Harry Styles are nominated alongside former member Zayn Malik at the upcoming Teen Choice Awards.

The boy band is nominated for Male Hottie, battling Malik who left the boyband earlier this year. Other candidates are 5 Seconds of Summer, Austin Mahone, Justin Bieber, and Ryan Guzman, reported Ace Showbiz.

Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus is vying for Female Hottie. She is facing off the likes of Taylor Swift, Cara Delevingne, Fifth Harmony, Rihanna, and Selena Gomez.

Contenders for this year's favourite comedian include Amy Schumer, Ellen Degeneres, George Lopez, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Kevin Hart.

Honouring teens' favorites in TV, movie, music, and other pop culture, the awards show will take place on August 16.

More nominees are expected to be announced in the coming week.

Host and a recipient for the special Ultimate Choice Award will also be announced soon.