Swiping Left on Love: Zayn Malik’s Tinder Misadventures
Zayn Malik, a well-known singer who has become famous all over the world as a member of One Direction and later launched a solo career, told a curious story that happened to him on the Tinder dating service. According to the 29-year-old musician’s words in an interview with Nylon Magazine, it turned out that he himself “was seduced by his charming “more ”. Malik was “brought to shame” by “the shameful act of a fool who was sitting on the other end of this platform”:
Zayn Malik reveals to Nylon he tried using Tinder but was accused of catfishing:
“It’s not been too successful for me, I’ll be honest. Everyone accused me of catfishing. They’re like, ‘What are you using Zayn Malik’s pictures for?’ I’ve been kicked off once or twice.” PIC.TWITTER.COM/XLLJFASZZO
— Pop Base (@PopBase) MAY 14, 2024
Unbeknownst catfishing refers to the creation of a fake online persona for the purposes of entering a relationship with someone. When photos depicting a pouting and soulful singer Zayn Malik, a handsomely scowling at the camera, appeared on dating platforms, he is chastised for merely existing in a dating space. Accusations of catfishing circulated even though the singer posted his photos because people “couldn’t believe Zayn Malik is on Tinder”.
“Not been too successful I will be honest,” Malik confessed. Laughter was all that he could muster at the accusations of catfishing. They eventually got his account banned, prompting its closure not once, but twice. A celebrity status does not guarantee a smooth ride in the rough online terrain.
But for Malik, being on Tinder wasn’t just about meeting someone new. After two high-profile relationships with the singers Perrie Edwards and Gigi Hadid and the birth of his daughter thru with the latter, the singer wanted to find friends automatically instead of going out and meeting people in a pandemic digital world. Still, soon the online skepticism became too broad a factor to overcome.
However, since the Tinder problems, Malik has widely accepted his newly bachelor status. In the wilderness of Pennsylvania, the singer found peace in living quiet life raising his daughter. When he i not taken up with father matters, he play video games in his home game room, gardening, while working on new music.
Malik’s openness about his dating misfortunes is a sobering reality: the search for love is difficult, even for the rich and successful. His stint on Tinder may have taken a few comedic turns, but it has not stunted his drive; rather, it has sharpened it. Now, Malik’s foundational currency lies in the mundane – raising his daughter, engaging in his artistic endeavors, and enjoying the solace. Ultimately, one never knows where their love story could begin – whether it is a right swipe or a simple deep breath.
