Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid confirm break-up - BBC News
The singer and model both tweet statements about the end of their "loving and fun relationship".
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid have broken up after more than two years together.

The singer confirmed the reports in a tweet, saying they'd both had an "incredibly meaningful, loving and fun relationship".

A little over ten minutes later Gigi tweeted her own statement, saying: "I want nothing but the best for him and will continue to support him as a friend".

Zayn added: "We wish this news could have come from us first".

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Last year he defended Gigi after fans accused her of being racist towards Asians in a video posted on Snapchat.

After being questioned by fans about the video, Zayn replied to one saying: "Trust me... she likes Asians ;)".

Now their millions of fans have to start digesting the news that their relationship is over.

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