Contrary to his usual reticent stance and reluctance to reveal aspects of his private life, singer Zayn Malik spoke like never before about his romantic past, surprising everyone by referring to his ex-partner and the mother of his daughter, Gigi Hadid.

In a heartfelt conversation with digital journalist Alex Cooper on his podcast “Call her daddy”, the former One Direction member reflected on the 180-degree turn his understanding of love has taken. This alludes to the controversial statements he made in 2024, in which he asserted that he has never been in love, not even with the model with whom he welcomed his daughter Khai. When asked if he still held this view, Zayn Malik stated emphatically: "Yes. My understanding of love is always evolving." However, the most controversial revelation, which kept him trending on social media, concerned his relationship with Gigi Hadid: "At the time, I might have thought it was love, but as I grew older, I realized maybe it wasn't. Maybe it was lust. Maybe it was this, maybe it was that. I don't feel like it was love," the 33-year-old artist emphasized. I will always love her, but I don't know if I was ever in love with her. Otherwise, I would have been a better version of myself.” Zayn Malik – Singer

This truth does not diminish the love and respect he has for her as the mother of his daughter: “To be fair and say it officially here: I will always love Gigi, because she is the reason my daughter is on this Earth, and I have the utmost respect for her,” he conceded to the American host's audience.

According to the words of the “Pillowtalk” and “I Don't Wanna Live Forever” singer, the experiences he shared with the young woman helped him recognize what he looks for in a life partner.

“I'm not looking for another public relationship again, simply because of experience. No offense to anyone I've had public relationships with before. “I simply learned from that that it doesn't work for me,” he admitted. This hunger for privacy extends to his role as a father and the upbringing of his 5-year-old daughter, Khai.For this reason, Zayn Malik has limited his appearances in front of the cameras to work commitments, without providing details about what happens in his private life. “I would like to keep my daughter away from some of the headaches that come with this job,” he stated after confessing that he currently lives on a farm in Pennsylvania. Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid: A story marked by controversy. Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid began their relationship in November 2015, and although they quickly became one of the most talked-about couples of the moment, their romance was marked by intermittent breakups that made headlines. This situation lasted for six years, until April 2020 when they announced they were expecting their first child. together. Unfortunately, in October 2021, the couple confirmed their final breakup. International media reported that the "final straw" was a verbal argument involving Gigi's mother, Yolanda Hadid.