Zayn Malik says he never truly loved Gigi Hadid, calling past feelings lust, not love, despite their six-year relationship and daughter.

Zayn Malik, 33, said on the Call Her Daddy podcast he no longer believes he was ever truly in love with Gigi Hadid, despite their six-year relationship and shared daughter Khai. He reflected on past emotions as possibly lust or infatuation, not love, while expressing deep respect and ongoing affection for Hadid as a co-parent. Malik, who left One Direction in 2016, has focused on personal growth, moved to Pennsylvania, and returned to live performances in 2024 to inspire his daughter. He recently released the single "Die For Me" and announced his fifth album, Konnakol, set for April 17, 2026. He said he hopes to shield his daughter from industry pressures but would support her if she chooses a K-pop career.