Zayn Malik sparked buzz online after making what many fans called an apparent shade at former One Direction co-star Harry Styles during his Las Vegas residency. Malik’s onstage comment about ticket prices came as Styles faced widespread criticism over costly pricing for his upcoming Together, Together world tour.
Zayn Malik’s Latest Performance Came With Spicy Jabs For Harry Styles
The “Pillow Talk” crooner gave his fans quite a remarkable evening amid his Las Vegas Residency, but the night did not end without a sizeable amount of drama. During the Wednesday perfomance which was part of his Stairway to the Sky Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, Malik thanked fans. However, he added a line that immediately drew attention on social media.
In a video now circulating online, the “Dusk Till Dawn” crooner is seen interacting with the crowd mid-performance and energizing them. Malik looked dapper in a white diner jacket as he dazzled his fans. “Who’s from Vegas here?” he asked, receiving a thunderous cheer from the crowd. He added, “Who’s from elsewhere?” which sparked even louder screams from concertgoers.
The former One Direction star proceeded to show gratitude, stating, ‘I just want to say a big thank you for being here with me tonight…” At this point, he dropped the bomb, ‘Hopefully the ticket prices weren’t too high… just saying!” This immediately threw the venue into a frenzy, with the crowd erupting. Malik’s all-girl backing band responded with applause, showing their approval, and this didn’t go unnoticed.
Fans’ Reaction
Zayn Malik’s comment came as Harry Styles faces backlash from fans over the presale prices for his 2026 Together, Together World Tour. It quickly spread online, with many fans interpreting the remark as a veiled reference to the singer’s dilemma. Although Malik did not mention Styles by name, the timing of the comment amid the ongoing ticket price discussion contributed to speculation.
Styles’s tour posters and ticket listings have shown prices ranging from the high hundreds to the low thousands, depending on venue and VIP packages. The internet reaction was swift after clips of Malik’s comment circulated. One Directioners had a field day digging into the jab and fuelling discissions about the two singers.
“SCREAMING. Hopefully, the ticket prices weren’t too high. THE SHADEE… 2016 Zayn is SO back,” one fan exclaimed. A second fan noted, “The shade was real. I was there. It was hilarious.” “Oh, the Harry Shade,” another person added. More fans joined in the conversation, all echoing similar sentiments that Malik indeed threw a jab at Styles.
Inside Styles’ Ticket Prices Saga
The “Watermelon Sugar” crooner’s upcoking tour has been a point of contention with his fans, as many have criticized the ticket prices. Ticket prices, especially for high-demand markets like Madison Square Garden and Wembley Stadium, have been cited in coverage as a flash point for frustration. Some ticket prices were reported to be over $1000 after fees.
Styles’s tour includes a lengthy run of performances across the U.S., Europe, and beyond. The trek is set to support his upcoming album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. While some fans have embraced the long-awaited return, others have vocalized disappointment over affordability.
Aside from the ticket price controversy, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik, both former One Direction bandmates, have excelled in their careers since the group disbanded in 2016. However, it appears the pair have not had the best relationship over the years.
According to Geo News, when the band was still together, fans believed the pair had a great relationship. However, in 2016, Malik stated that they never had a close relationship while they were bandmates.
