Zayn Malik has publicly rejected claims that he swore at fans outside a Manchester hotel on Sunday 24 May, insisting on Instagram that the outburst caught on camera was aimed at 'adult men' blocking his way rather than his supporters.
For context, the former One Direction singer had just performed to thousands at Manchester's AO Arena as part of his Konnakol Tour and was attempting to leave his hotel afterwards. Footage published by TMZ showed Zayn Malik, 33, appearing visibly angry as he tried to reach a waiting car, with bodies pressed around the entrance and security struggling to clear a path.