Perrie Edwards said there was an overlap between the end of her engagement to Zayn Malik and his romance with Gigi Hadid [1].

The revelation provides new clarity on a high-profile split that occurred more than 10 years ago [2]. For years, the timeline of Malik's transition from Edwards to Hadid remained a subject of public speculation and rumor.

Edwards spoke about the situation during an appearance on the U.S. television program "Great Company" with Jamie Laing on June 10, 2024 [3]. During the interview, the 32-year-old singer said she had to be cautious with her wording when discussing the timeline [4].

"I need to be careful how I say this," Edwards said [5]. She then clarified the nature of the transition, stating, "There was a bit of an overlap" [6].

Edwards described the emotional toll of the period following the breakup. She said she felt ridiculed when Malik moved on quickly after the split [7]. The singer's comments aim to address long-standing questions regarding the sequence of events that led to the end of her relationship with the former One Direction member.

Malik and Edwards were previously engaged before calling off the relationship [2]. The timing of his subsequent relationship with model Gigi Hadid became a point of contention for fans and media outlets. By acknowledging the overlap, Edwards has provided a direct account of the transition that contradicts the idea of a clean break before the start of the next relationship [3].

“"There was a bit of an overlap."”

This admission clarifies a decade-old celebrity timeline, shifting the narrative from a sequential breakup and new relationship to a simultaneous transition. By publicly addressing the 'overlap,' Edwards is reclaiming the narrative of her own relationship's end and acknowledging the public scrutiny she faced regarding the speed of Malik's next romance.