Some celebrity revelations stop you mid-scroll — and Zayn Malik just delivered one. In a candid sit-down on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast on February 11, 2026, the former One Direction star opened up about his now-iconic relationship with supermodel Gigi Hadid — and what he said has set the internet on fire.
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Zayn Malik Confession: Love vs. Lust
In an unusually candid moment, Zayn reflected on what his feelings for Gigi actually were. He acknowledged deep care and respect for her, calling her the reason his daughter exists — but stopped well short of calling it love in the romantic sense. He shared that looking back at how he behaved during the relationship, it was clear he wasn’t truly “in love,” adding that if he had been, he would have been a much better version of himself.
He described his understanding of love as something still evolving, noting that what once felt like love in the moment can later reveal itself as lust, or something else entirely.
Their Relationship at a Glance
| 📅 Timeline | 💬 Key Moment |
|---|---|
| Late 2015 | Zayn & Gigi begin dating |
| September 2020 | Daughter Khai born |
| October 2021 | Final split after reported altercation involving Gigi’s mother |
| 2023–Present | Gigi linked with Bradley Cooper |
| 2024–Present | Zayn co-parenting Khai |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Zayn’s Call Her Daddy bombshell confession |
What Zayn Said About Gigi and Khai
Despite the emotional bombshell, Zayn was clear: he will always hold love for Gigi — not romantic, but the kind rooted in gratitude. She is the mother of his five-year-old daughter Khai, and that bond is permanent. Co-parenting, he says, remains a priority above everything else.
It’s a nuanced, almost mature take — one you don’t often hear from male celebrities, which is exactly why it has resonated so widely online.
Before Gigi: The Perrie Edwards Chapter
Before Gigi, Zayn was engaged to Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards. The two were together from early 2012 until August 2015, getting engaged in August 2013. Their split — which Perrie once described as one of the most painful experiences of her life — was widely reported as a turning point for both artists.
Where Are They Now?
Gigi Hadid has since moved on with acclaimed actor Bradley Cooper, a relationship that has been going strong since 2023. Zayn, meanwhile, continues to focus on music and fatherhood — with this Call Her Daddy appearance marking one of his most open public moments in years.
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FAQs
Q: Do Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid still have a relationship?
Yes — they share a co-parenting relationship for their daughter Khai, born in September 2020, and Zayn has expressed respect and gratitude for Gigi publicly.
Q: When did Zayn make these comments about Gigi Hadid?
Zayn made these revelations on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast on February 11, 2026, during a wide-ranging conversation about his relationships.
