Zayn Malik has finally broken his silence following ex-girlfriend Perrie Edwards’ comments describing their past relationship as “toxic.” The former One Direction star made his return to social media after more than a month, much to the delight of his fans, who had been eagerly waiting for a new “zelfie” and an update on his life.
In his latest Instagram carousel, the “Dusk Till Dawn” hitmaker shared heartwarming moments of his summer with daughter Khai Malik, whom he co-parents with former partner Gigi Hadid. One snapshot showed the duo enjoying an action-packed monster truck rally, while another captured a serene day at the beach, highlighting the father-daughter bond.
Although Zayn has not directly responded to Perrie’s remarks, the calm, joyful tone of his post suggests he is choosing to focus on positivity, parenthood, and peace in his current chapter of life.
The post arrives shortly after Perrie’s candid appearance on the We Need to Talk podcast, where she revealed that her relationship with Zayn was “a little bit toxic.” She explained that, as her first serious romance, she initially believed such dynamics were normal until she found a healthier connection with her fiancé, footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, in 2018.
Zayn and Perrie dated from 2011 to 2015, becoming engaged in 2013. At the time, they were navigating immense fame in their late teens and early twenties, which likely added pressure to their high-profile relationship.
Today, both have moved on—Zayn is a devoted father to Khai, while Perrie enjoys life as a mother to her three-year-old son Axel. Despite past turbulence, the two have embraced growth, maturity, and happiness in their separate journeys.