Zayn Malik on why he left One Direction

Zayn went on the Call Her Daddy podcast to discuss life, his daughter, One Direction, upcoming music, and more. Watch the full episode on Spotify: open.spotify.c...

[@karenbogle]

He looks so much healthier now also this is one of the first interview where I have seen him so comfortable in talking and expressing himself you go Zayn is man with the voice

[@amirsafwan4013]

After he became a dad he changed his perspective

[@naiyla8995]

yup i’m literally so happy for him

[@lolong5976]

​@@amirsafwan4013 his overall personality too. He himself said in this podcast that, the biggest change in him according to the people around him after becoming a dad is that he have started to crack a lot of dad jokes. Which does make sense cause given his introverted personality, it's little unusual. But good for him and his daughter lol

[@alfaraz6679]

Yeah.... He is not with Gigi... So he is healthy

[@karenbogle]

@@alfaraz6679 lol

[@bellamybomb]

I think that’s the most mature and honest answer (also probably the most direct) he’s ever given since leaving the band. As a huge directioner then, and till this day, it hurt so much and I was so disappointed when Zayn left, but as I got older I realised the truth of what he said and finally understand why he did what he did. It sucks to admit, but it was probably for the best

[@monasimanto8057]

yeah I was also very upset at that time but growing up now I understand that it was the best decision he made for himself. I also have anxiety so I understand his perspective quite well.

[@MJAY-N7129]

I admire the maturity, it really is

[@acetrap]

He's a very smart guy he could tell management were setting harry up to be the next big thing and he said nope I'm also worth a damm. Good for him

[@atm1live]

As a more huge directioner, I agree with this.

[@LoveBaseballLove]

It's mature because it's honest and I'm so glad to see it, FINALLY!!

[@muskann-07-]

When it comes to our health, it's perfectly alright to be selfish. Leaving the band was actually the best decision he made

[@CliffBooth1960]

Rude managment

[@menot4691]

Its simple. 1d broke up becoz the band members hate each other

[@doorhandledestroyer]

If you’re talking about situations like a job or school sure but when it comes to family and friends yea no

[@imnotakingimnotagodiam..ab9455]

​@@doorhandledestroyeryou should definitely stay away from toxic friends and family.

[@iminzayn5442]

​@@menot4691TF? Seems like you're just a random Dude commenting some BS on KZbin without any knowledge of the topic 💀

[@rhiswakirana]

i was a directioner and this is the first time i hear him spoke this much and freely, so happy for he is now

[@monstermunch4956]

I’m sure he cares

[@Fauziia.a]

I love that zayn generalised it. I’m sure the boys loved each other, but when you’re overworked, dealing with your own issues, you tend to get sick of the environment. There were of course minor disagreements between them, and they were all tired, so I’m sure they were meaning to take a break but their management was reluctant to give them one. And they were going to boost harry up and kind of have him as the main star, which was stupid because each of the boys had their own excellence and their own style of singing, they all played a part but management loved to play sneaky. So this was more of a business move, rather than out of spite. Zayn also hates touring, and he only ever promotes his stuff over instagram, and doesn’t really do press, interviews or go on tour like the rest of the boys. Im surprised he did this one but he looks great and im glad he’s feeling good. I hope they all one day do a live hang out and just catch up, we don’t need any music, we don’t need any tours, just one more time of them being together, we’ll hope for a reunion but when they’re all ready to.

[@jay-lm4we]

Not going to happen now unfortunately 😢

[@nandalgerie]

i hope soo, but it’s hard now😔😔 i wish we had some photo about them reunion..

[@koborikhurshid7728]

Regardless what people say leaving the band was the best decision he made.Dealing with thousands of people on daily basis when you have anxiety is no joke. They all were all oveerworked but Zayn also had to deal with all the racism we know about. Nothing comes before before health & mental peace

[@jakehonor8770]

racism by who

[@joey.thanes]

@@jakehonor8770 zayn's half pakistani and also: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXOZZnpjr8RkqZY

[@Iwachansfavoritealien]

@@jakehonor8770 by their own fans. I've seen fans bringing banners like "Zayn is a terrorist" to their concerts

[@shrutigloria1060]

​@@Iwachansfavoritealien shit !!! Seriously???..... 😮 some people are sick man 😢

[@MyBidisha]

​yep, it was really bad. Several articles joking that Zayn left the band to join ISIS. Someone even made a song on Spotify called 'Zayn did 9/11'. To this day he's the target of racism and Islamophobia

[@jadepersonally]

becoming a dad was the best thing that could have ever happened to him, it changed his perspective completely for the better ❤

[@sakissoulios]

And he broke up lol

[@jadepersonally]

@@sakissoulios what?

[@jafrinkhan8172]

He broke up with the woman he made the kid with (Gigi Hadid), leaving the kid fatherless and probably motherless too, I don't think he ever wanted to be a dad he just wanted to sleep with Hadid lol

[@nani_bow3489]

@@jafrinkhan8172he broke up with him

[@jadepersonally]

@@jafrinkhan8172 i know they broke up, but if you listen to the podcast, you'd hear that he said him and gigi are still friends, he has 50% custody, and sometimes they are with her together, khai has a father and a mother.

[@melissawright1979]

Tbf all of them auditioned for X Factor as solo artists. They were thrown into a band together. You can't blame any of the members for wanting to leave.

[@cryptorunstyle4427]

Them being thrown into a band made them rich and famous. He should be more grateful.

[@melissawright1979]

Of course! The band got them all to where they are now. I think Zayn wanted to be the "Robbie" of 1D​@@cryptorunstyle4427

[@gabbysreading]

@@cryptorunstyle4427grateful for all the things he went through and devolving eating disorders and being overworked everyday for 5 years??

[@yagmur_li8899]

He is one the most underrated artist ever. His songs are so fresh and full of aesthetics

[@annanowak9620]

He lacks promotion unfortunately

[@a7xmetal200]

do u know meaning of underrated ??lmao

[@jisookomblackpinkkru256]

It's all about the lack of promotion, if he did it he'd be as huge as Harry - I think even more actually 😭

[@paduanicoc.7019]

underrated?? lol

[@internetstranger-]

I don't understand why he doesn't promote his music?

[@JasonVoorheeTalkShow]

I love how in a way Zayn has come full circle, in the sense that when he first left he seemed upset and almost bitter about his time in 1D but now he seems more reminiscent and appreciative of his time with the boys. Hopefully one day they can all be on speaking terms and be happy with each others company.

[@tvvistedwayz]

Bro, he’s always been hella fine to me- glad he’s branched out the way he has. Making moves in silence whilst remaining humble

[@andrew6780]

He got cheap tattoos

[@arvasia5707]

Leaving the band was the best decision indeed. It worked out for him very well. He looks very much healthier & relax now. I'm happy for him

[@mrh247]

Only reason 1D went on hiatus was because Harry wanted to go solo yet zayn got vilified for wanting to do the exact same thing.. he was right to leave. Band would have broken up regardless and look how well his first album did 🔥

[@Greenhilltales]

Facts🙌

[@cacameleon]

True i always hated that zayn got blamed for leaving and everything when it was harry who wanted to go solo anyway and alot of directioners still believe that it was all zayn and they be like their 'hazza' could never it just pisses me off

[@teiaalexander7131]

So thankful for this fair interview wish everyone would Listen and Watch the Whole podcast you would appreciate Zayn! Can’t wait for Z4 Zayn is gonna smash it🎉🙌🏻💛🚀🌻👑

[@justacasualjensimp7324]

Good to see that how he can talk about it freely and comfortably now🥺 he looks better and alot healthy too!❤️

[@bertoman1990]

Despite their split, they each went on to become much more successful in their own right and through their dedication

[@threerrific2.0]

except for louis and liam lol

[@crystalbabe9955]

⁠@@threerrific2.0honestly naill too I only know slow hands and strip that down and I don’t know one of Louis songs

[@maryjobush9431]

@@threerrific2.0 you obviously have never been to one of Louis' concerts. he's doing great and his concerts are fantastic.

[@Itsyourboy_ray]

​​@@threerrific2.0louis has a song with 500m views

[@rydellgarcia]

Harry and Zayn’s success in terms of sales or viewership is just on a another level. idk about the other 3 tho

[@muuukhhu7534]

When he says we got sick of eachother..I just put my hand in my heart 🤧😭but it's okay he's being honest atleast

[@sakshishirke4110]

Yess iblisten it again again to confirm i didnt believe butvits TRUE when oubspend time with sonmamy years with someone even at our home we fight with our parents and sister brother just like that😂

[@5iveshot170]

He said they had good times and were close, but they just grew out of each other like a lot of friend groups do in their 20s! Spending most days around each other is a lot and to be honest I couldn’t even spend everyday with my best friends.. they rarely got breaks from each other! I’m sure they all look back on their time together now more fondly than in the moment..

[@whatisaheck]

that’s fair i remember being 15 just hearing about it and being disheveled 😂 but now i’m 23, have had more life experience it makes sense they weren’t going to make it long term. looking back they were more cogs in a machine than anything

[@AC-vu3mq]

Can’t believe we are that old 😅

[@Dog-bb8hr]

It feels like yesterday, now we‘re 23 💀✌🏻

[@thatgal]

right I felt the same, so glad for him now

[@missariesrose]

being 15 feels like yesterday 😭 I remember crying in my science class , I was so devastated 😭

[@Eleazer-vc5bm]

​@@missariesroseyeah dude no need to tell us here.. cause really no one gives a fuck about that

[@julietmjohn5421]

His accent has returned!!! The one he had in the initial days💗

[@Nursamim098]

Man I'm not a Zayn fan but I loved this personality. Instead of throwing blames on others, he indirectly said that there were politics going around and he selfishly took the first step to cut himself off from the band. Such a mature aura from that guy.

[@simsimme1799]

i’m so glad to see him looking a lot healthier now, and as much as i love 1d, this was defo the best decision he could’ve made

[@selma9450]

And directioners still ask: "so...when are you getting back together?"

[@sridesivamaharani]

yeah always always around our mind

[@randompersontrying9700]

To be honest, I remember someone said in the comments on a 1D video that has stuck in my mind when thinking about a 1 Direction Reunion. They said "The boys will come back once they do everything they've wanted to do in their solo career". That's how I see it when it comes to a reunion, and at the end of the day we should be happy the boys are doing what they want to do.

[@annanowak9620]

​@@randompersontrying9700truee

[@abhishek6575]

Never 1member died

[@kelvinrodrigo43]

Anyone here after Liam's tragedy?

[@jesusisking3814]

Did you know that you can go to Heaven for free? This one decision can change your life and eternity forever. You've heard that Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead - it means He paid the price for your sins so you can be forgiven, saved and have a personal relationship with your Creator. All you have to do is be willing in your mind to have your life and heart changed, believe in your heart that Jesus rose from the dead and follow/seek Him daily. Watch how the Holy Spirit moves in your life.. much love and God bless you!!

[@MishaHassan.71]

I could listen to him talk all day

[@hassanabdullah2425]

Simp

[@mohammedumarfarhan9900]

Cockney accent?:')

[@hassanabdullah2425]

@@mohammedumarfarhan9900 man's got a goofy accent ngl

[@MustafaKhan-fx3ye]

Bradford accent​@@mohammedumarfarhan9900

[@sinasomxakaza9170]

Love Zayn so much. Wishing him all the best

[@DerryK67]

He looks and sounds great here, I’ve never seen him so relaxed and talkative

[@LovedByYou]

Every day for 5 years!!! Wow. One thing I love about this is Zayn seems so much healthier at being able to look back on it with good memories!!!

[@irafayvcmp3134]

Love you so much Zayn. ❤️

[@madisoncoleman-v2e]

fun fact : good years on his icarus falls album was most likely about him leaving 1D. i love him

[@kimmiesBitsnBobs]

The honesty can only be respected… and he’s a real one for even telling it like it was,,,/is,,,/

[@MelissaLezama]

Im happy hes healed enough to talk about them

[@u_p3847]

This is why i love zayn so much♥️

[@mayooghamurali7328]

So proud of you❤❤

[@shimmercoconut]

I love 1D but leaving the band and the rest going solo lets them shine. I honestly think Zayn has the best voice of this generation and his talent was suppressed in that band. It’s great to see him grow as an artist

[@Fauziia.a]

It really wasn’t .. everyone loved his solos in the band too, we knew he was talented from the start. There’s more to why he left but I’m sure he’d never spill the little details as they all have signed things.

[@ikerina]

This is my first time listening to him talking. Didn't expect this 😅 Love his singing voice anyway. Definitely the best voice in 1D.

[@altsam9]

Me too 😱. I thought this was some kind of parody video with a funny voiceover 😅

[@hazzasbakery]

How is this interview the first time everyone has heard him talk???😭 he’s talked so much!

[@ikerina]

@@hazzasbakery Because not everyone has time to pay attention by looking for videos to hear how artists talk and such. There are people who only know some of their songs and that's it. They move on.

[@hazzasbakery]

@@ikerina damn, not the detailed response 😂😭

[@hazzasbakery]

It wasn’t even that serious 😂😭

[@sellykarter5818]

seeing him much healthier makes me so happy

[@LifeWithSachelle]

I respect him for being honest and straightforward

[@MysteriousCrazy1]

I love his honesty ❤❤❤

[@rohan_3128]

Good fir him focusing his mental health. People were literally bringing banners with "hate" comments written on it!

[@voxxy85]

Was sad when he left, but I understand the reasoning behind it. I just wished they could have all remained good friends 😔

[@ojasvigupta833]

he honestly did the right thing otherwise they would still be stuck with the managment

[@AA-qb7ni]

Great to see him again and looking so happy top ❤❤

[@ayeshamalik8015]

❤❤❤ respect for zayn

[@adventure-xu7xo]

The way he talk ❤😫😫

[@Harris_x28]

zayn probably heard harry wanted to go solo instead of re-signing and beat him to it

[@tickHillgram5]

Exactly. In February of 2015, Zahn confronted H while on tour about resigning and what was going on. They had huge fight. ZAHN felt he had no control of his life, stopped eating, and a few weeks later, he left 1D. The Azoffs were in contract to buy H and by August of 2015, the money offer was right and Harry called "hiatus" Without Zahn and Harry, 1D was over.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

That's the nature of the world. No wonder people get sick of each other. I see why some people prefer to be alone.

[@rufiredup90]

You love your friends but when it’s time to spread your wings, you gotta just do it. It’s like being in high school until the last year. Had all the good times and bad with your high school friends and now it’s time to move on.

[@calicocamaroon]

That was a great way to put it

[@Oreshinderuu]

😢inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raojioon. May allah guide us and him

[@Lily-bsat7]

Awwwwww we respect you Zayn

[@husseindarwish]

So what he's saying is they were already planning on starting their own careers however you wanted to be the first one to do it bravo Zayn it was a Smart move

[@mongkmorine8574]

Absolutely 💯 Remember Harry used to say Zayn is very smart

[@MiracleWinchester]

He’s talking about it 😩😭🥰😍❤

[@mindofmyown2514]

Let's not forget that it's Harry who suggested the break for the band. Theyre just so tired. im glad zayn's no longer hurting. the back and forth's between him and louis is very very nice

[@Cosmic_jazzy]

I know, I'm so happy they're much healthier 🥺

[@normanosborn8346]

Weirdo in the comments trying to blame zayn for Liam death just because he was trying to look out for his own mental health when he left one direction

[@jairusjackson7799]

Ignore stupidity like that

[@hobi1kenobi112]

An honest assessment. But lawdy, I do wish they'd reunite and blast a few out for a charity concert or something. That energy with them together was unique. They couldn't dance for toffee and it was chaotic but that was half the fun of it. 😂❤

[@Cosmic_jazzy]

They always made the dances so fun 😭🤣

[@MiaAbel-b3h]

his accent😩🤍

[@pageandmic]

Oh guys! Stop asking him why he did something in the past. Imagine someone asked you over and over again why you changed your workplace, what happend 10 years ago. What they had was no life or freedom. They were a product and it is sad that such kind of "entertainment" still exists. That's not how you deal with artist/humans- no matter in which area. I mean life is change, right? Everyone grows and changes. Seriously, he impresses me with his strength und courage. He knew that the the path will not be easy at first, but he still listens to his heart. A NO to others is often a YES to yourself.

[@Pikachu_pika_pikaa]

I want nothing...I just want them to be happy...& also I wish they bring back the relationship they had with each other😭🥺

[@rogueriot6542]

bro.... his singing voice and talking voice are on 2 different worlds.

[@amybiskit2833]

I think this full interview with Zayn is very interesting & insightful re: who he is as a person. The Zach Sang interview is also really good. Love his new album & wishing Zayn all the best🌻♥🙏

[@TheoriginalAnnabel-2]

Thank you for being an amazing fan I decided to take out some free time and put smiles on the faces of my fans by going through and checking out on my fans, showing love and appreciation and also get to communicate with my fans better through discussions hence my private chat account.

[@ghostmane8018]

Zayn is such great person ,❤

[@_Mojitoo]

I honestly did not expect his voice like this

[@meli7122]

Me alegra mucho que te hayas reconciliado con Louis. Su amistad es la relación más genuina de los años de One Direccion, es algo que sabemos todos. Te amo y te apoyo siempre mi querido Zayn, talentoso y hermoso como ningún otro ❤

[@user-tpwk2.0]

Zayn,you made a great decision in early life of your career,👍✨✌️🫶🏼🎧🎼😊

[@mayamurali4748]

Proud of you❤❤❤

[@WSK9002]

Simon Cowell said on a separate Podcast, as I am writing this, Five Months ago, when he first began managing 1D he knew sooner or later, that someone would want out, Cowell just didn't know who would be first. So when Mailk messaged Cowell saying Malik wanted to leave, Cowell wasn't stunned at all.

[@harshilchawla574]

As fans we were hurt but if we see from their perspective, they had to progress and somewhere they knew that being in a group for so long would not make people intrigued about knowing them individually and they were always referred to as a group. They wanted to be known as an individual and which is why they left the group one after the other. It's not like they were sick of each other but progress comes with compromises which they understood at a very young age and maybe that is the reason now people know them as an individual. Just because they don't work anymore together doesn't mean they are not friends.

[@Love-j8y]

Gosh he is so handsome 😍🥰❤️💕

[@vaibhavk2400]

I like where they are now, like at least Harry, Zayn and Niall and Louis, because they are making great and sonically personal songs than in 1D

[@rose.888]

Good for him ❤

[@saimanzaki6893]

So proud You did the beat Zayn ❤

[@rauzyma0616]

Happy for him ...

[@mahdipasague1517]

His voice is so 😘🥰

[@ValentinaKajcinovska]

These kids like so many grew up in front of our eyes..but the head tatoos 😳😫

[@karladiaz383]

You know I was upset and so sad that he left the band but now seeing how he is doing now I’m so happy he did he looks healthier and happier

[@aqeelkirmani7391]

Shut up Do something with your life Don't let your life and emotional being be affected by random strangers on internet That's so dumb

[@1saamor897]

most ppl don’t realize that once you commit to doing something for OTHER people and not for yourself, then it’s not healthy

[@besti2715]

His accent is sooo strong and yet when he sings it clear ❤

[@saimanzaki6893]

Love like this OUT ON 21st july so excited for the Summer Single 🔥

[@DavidIvan-y8b]

Without One Direction there were no Zayn Malik, I mean nobody would've known you. Appreciate what you have and got and for which you are now Zayn Malik.

[@AB-ux5mp]

And he's keeping it 💯💯💯

[@sophhiia]

i will always stand by his decision to leave the band

[@violetlunna]

He is so honest, I like it

[@hansi29]

I know I'm selfish to say I want them back together when they don't like to be together again but it's been years now and I think it will be different if they come back in a good way.

[@NRam-ke6cs]

He is happy and i like that

[@AbdulKhan-gs3cb]

I think 🤔 old zen Malik without tattoos is more handsome ❤❤

[@_invinciScribe_24]

Wow Zayn looks so good and healthy nice to see him back good on him respect 👍🏾❤️

[@Amee-p1m]

I don't know anything..all I wanted to see was Zayn this happy and expressing himself without any restraint...and he looks so much healthy now ❤❤❤

[@youre_totally_right_but_]

He looks and sounds happier and thats good for him 🔥music too

[@monstermunch4956]

Those tattoos just makes him look like an average builder from Essex

[@RandomUser-he3fr]

So happy for him, lysm Zayn 😍😍😍

[@APersonCalledAdam]

He went from Pakistani to a Mexican cartel member.

[@trendyfinger7408]

I think I’m gonna cry again

[@traciberry5141]

He said it, I wanted to be the first selfishly. They all agreed to do hiatus. He stuck them for an entire tour. It wasn’t about the management, he did that to the boys. Liam, Harry, Niall and Louis would have never and will never do that to the fans or one another.

[@jesusofnazareth666]

Watch the entire interview. He clearly said that a lot of politics was happening that time signing contract and such. If not the members then enlighten me who else would sign contracts? 😂 you want to paint zayn in a bad light do it no issue. And how harmless your "boys" Were the entire Paul podcast is a living testimony of that.

[@mrh247]

You do realise that Harry was the reason the band went on hiatus right not zayn.. Harry was already planning to go solo which zayn could see coming which is what he was referring to when he said certain people refused to sign.. band became toxic and it’s clear it was all catered towards Harry’s needs more so than the others… Liam, Niall, Louis and zayn all agreed that they were overworked and that they prefer being solo as there was less pressure on them as opposed to before.

[@minimi1]

@@jesusofnazareth666 Liam has straightup said that they stopped being friends and were all just co-workers who didn't wanna do it anymore, and this confirms that

[@traciberry5141]

@@mrh247 yes, my point was they agreed to be done after the tour.

[@KatRopaReviews]

​@@jesusofnazareth666let go of management and boys for a sec and consider the fans. He could've at least finished the tour as respect to the fans, but no.

[@ANiceGuy]

Haven't seen this guy in ages

[@immabusybee9032]

I was so heartbroken when I heard he left the band, I was so angry at zayn. But as fans we never see things from their perspective and we can't because we do not know what is happening in that room!! I hate it so much how its so easy to basically kill someone's whole career over some move because fans simply don't agree with it. However IM SO HAPPY ZAYN IS DOING WELL!!

[@dattebayo07]

Whos after hearing the news of Liam 😔 Im so crushed man!!

[@AlAkib_2A]

Yes zayn is back 😍

[@Tae96]

The only thing I hate about 1D members is that they give their fans false hope of a reunion. Just hand it to them straight instead of flirting with the idea.

[@littledoc7944]

People who think n say that earning billions of dollars is being successful are stupid in my opinion ur priority should be yourself n ur family not People who give you 2mins fame.. because at the end of the day that money doesn't give you happiness if u are all alone die tragically which most of the Hollywood celebrities have. So m happy for zayn that he is running after his happiness not for stupid fame or money.

[@traphousek8627]

It ok for him to do his own thing and i still love zayn I don’t hate him for leave , if that’s what he want let him ❤