In a rare and brutally honest interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, former One Direction star Zayn Malik has left fans reeling with his shocking admission about his long-term relationship with supermodel Gigi Hadid.
The 33-year-old singer confessed he doesn’t believe he was ever truly in love with Gigi, despite their on-and-off romance spanning nearly six years and the birth of their daughter Khai in September 2020.
“Maybe it was lust, maybe it was this, maybe it was that. I don’t feel like it was love,” Malik stated, clarifying comments he made last year on The Zach Sang Show.
He added that his understanding of love continues to evolve, but at the time, it didn’t feel like the real thing.
The pair first connected in late 2015 after Zayn left One Direction, igniting a high-profile romance that captivated the world.
Their relationship was marked by intense passion, multiple breakups, and dramatic reunions, with Gigi often described as his “safe space” in earlier public statements.
Yet behind the glamorous facade, sources close to the couple revealed ongoing tensions, including a highly publicized 2021 altercation involving Gigi’s mother, Yolanda Hadid, that ultimately led to their final split.
Despite the heartbreak, the couple welcomed daughter Khai, now five years old, who has become the center of their co-parenting world. Zayn has repeatedly praised Gigi as an incredible mother and insisted he will “always love G” because she gave him his child.
In the same interview, Malik emphasized his deep respect for his ex, saying, “I will always love her, but I don’t know if I was in love with her at that point.
I do love her a crazy amount.” He claimed to be “better off single” while focusing on fatherhood.
The revelation has sparked widespread online debate, with some fans accusing Zayn of rewriting history and others praising his vulnerability.
Gigi herself has remained silent publicly, though insiders say she feels blindsided by the comments.
Zayn has been open about his strict boundaries when introducing new partners to Khai, prioritizing his daughter’s stability above all.
The singer insists his focus remains on being the best dad possible.
As the dust settles on this emotional bombshell, industry observers wonder how it will affect Zayn’s carefully guarded personal life and his budding music comeback.
One thing is clear: even after six years together and a shared daughter, Zayn Malik is finally speaking his truth.