With Zayn off trying to Timberlake himself, it obvious there’s something missing in the One Direction formula. So why not replace him with a potato and see what it can do? It’s a solid vegetable (?)! Fried, baked, julienned… it’s so versatile! Maybe it’s exactly what the boy band needs as they head off into their hiatus.

On Jimmy Kimmel last night, the host graciously bestowed upon the boys a fine-looking Russet potato, one that will hopefully be able to fill the Zayn-sized hole at the heart of One Direction. It has its own Instagram and Facebook accounts! It tweets! It can probably play an instrument as well as any of them! Watch the band’s introduction to their newest member below.

Can’t you just see the squirming in Harry’s eyes? He’s counting down the seconds until he can launch his solo career.

Here’s some photos of the potato in action:

My whole life potatoes have been laughing at me, telling me I would never drum for @OneDirection. Live your dreams kids! Who's laughing now?

A photo posted by The 1D Potato (@the1dpotato) on Nov 19, 2015 at 7:14pm PST

Best seat in the house! @OneDirection @JimmyKimmel #spudlife

A photo posted by The 1D Potato (@the1dpotato) on Nov 19, 2015 at 7:50pm PST

I made some new friends… Ben Falcone & @MelissaMcCarthy

A photo posted by The 1D Potato (@the1dpotato) on Nov 19, 2015 at 6:35pm PST

Hanging with @JimmyKimmel post-show. Love this guy even though he definitely wants to eat me.

A photo posted by The 1D Potato (@the1dpotato) on Nov 19, 2015 at 8:01pm PST

(Is it over 21?)