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Fan-pleasing action from Zayn Malik follows unexpected announcement

Supporters of Zayn Malik were overjoyed as he surprised them by publicly appearing again, quite some time after finishing his inaugural solo tour. Devotedly titled the Zquad, they had eagerly anticipated catching a glimpse of him in the meantime.

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Fan-pleasing action from Zayn Malik follows unexpected announcement

Zayn Malik, finally back in action, sent his devoted fans into a whirlwind after a lengthy absence following the wrap-up of his initial solo tour. Although the Zquad had their fingers crossed for a flash at the 2025 Met Gala, the ex-One Direction star opted to sit this fashion extravaganza out. Instead, he set hearts aflutter by sharing an uncommon new selfie.

Taking to Instagram Stories on May 6, just a day after the glitzy event, where his ex, Gigi Hadid, made an appearance sans rumored fiancé Bradley Cooper, Zayn, 31, shared a thought-provoking side-profile shot.

The Dusk Till Dawn hitmaker flashed his signature smirk, flaunting longer tresses and a more robust beard than fans had witnessed in his previous post on April 1.

Reddit's fanbase exploded with exhilaration, with comments like, "ZAYN IS BACK I'M SO HAPPYYYY," and "AHHHHH MISSED HIM SO F****G MUCHHHHH!"

The transformed appearance brought back memories of Zayn's One Direction period. "His hair brings me back to 2014 Zayn! Omg [teary eyes emoji]," one fan remarked. Another hummed, "Fastest hair grower I know," while a third echoed, "LITERALLY! I say this all the time. It's amazing how fast his hair grows."

Interestingly, this wasn't Zayn's first foray into social media post-Met Gala. Previously, he kept a low profile after a health scare in April 2025 and took time to recuperate, expressing his gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support[3].

Meanwhile, Zayn's cheery selfie marked his initial return to social media since Gigi confirmed her relationship with Cooper last month and celebrated her 30th birthday the week before[1].

  1. Zayn Malik, who had been absent for a while, posted a new selfie on his Instagram Stories on May 6, the day after the 2025 Met Gala where his ex, Gigi Hadid, was present.
  2. In this selfie, Zayn sports a longer hairstyle and a more robust beard, reminding many fans of his appearance during his One Direction days.
  3. The celebrity's fans were overjoyed, with comments such as "ZAYN IS BACK I'M SO HAPPYYYY" and "AHHHHH MISSED HIM SO F****G MUCHHHHH!" on Reddit.
  4. This wasn't Zayn's first social media post after the Met Gala as he had been recovering from a health scare in April 2025.
  5. The entertainment world, including Zayn's devoted fans, eagerly anticipates more from this celeb post-2025 and his upcoming events in the world.
Zayn Malik made a highly anticipated return following the conclusion of his inaugural solo tour, igniting excitement among his dedicated fanbase, the Zquad.
Fans erupted in excitement as Zayn Malik graced the scene once more, following the conclusion of his initial solo tour, much to the enthusiasm of his devoted following, affectionately known as the Zquad.

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