He was mercilessly mocked for the inking of his ex Gigi Hadid’s eyes on his heavily tattooed chest post break-up.
But Zayn Malik, who confirmed his split with the supermodel on Tuesday following two years together, continued to exhibit the tattoo as he went shirtless to bask in the Miami Beach sunshine at his rented mansion on Tuesday.
The newly-single British singer, 25, cut a solo figure and looked to be deep in thought following the demise of his relationship while lounging around the pool with pals.
Newly-single: Zayn Malik, 25, continued to exhibit the tattoo of his ex Gigi Hadid as he went shirtless to bask in the Miami Beach sunshine at his rented mansion on Tuesday
While he was away from the bitter climes of his native Britain, the soaring sunshine didn’t seem to make things much better as Zayn cut a forlorn figure.
Going shirtless, the former One Direction star opted for a pair of peach coloured swim shirts, which exposed the rest of his inked frame.
Zayn accessorised his beachy look with a simple gold chain around his neck.
A number of pals joined Zayn in order to keep him company post split, and he was seen sharing some giggles with a female pal.
Forlorn: The newly-single British singer cut a solo figure and looked to be deep in thought following the demise of his relationship
Trying to relax: While he was away from the bitter climes of his native Britain, the soaring sunshine didn’t seem to make things much better as Zayn cut a forlorn figure
Taking a break: Going shirtless, the former One Direction star opted for a pair of peach coloured swim shirts, which exposed the rest of his inked frame
Tatt’s unfortunate! He was mercilessly mocked for the inking of his ex Gigi Hadid’s eyes on his heavily tattooed chest post break-up
The half Pakistani star’s questionable inking of Gigi’s eyes was still evident for all to see. It is unclear whether he will have it removed.
With the sun slowly setting, Zayn covered up his inked torso with a black top as he continued to get his mind of his former flame.
Zayn and his supermodel girlfriend broke up on Tuesday after more than two years together. Both the pop heartthrob and Gigi took to Twitter to confirm the news.
His post read: ‘Gigi and I had an incredibly meaningful, loving and fun relationship and I have a huge amount of respect and adoration for Gigi as a woman and a friend. She has such an incredible soul.
Looking good: Zayn accessorised his beachy look with a simple gold chain around his neck
Watch this space: It is unclear whether he will have the tattoo of Gigi removed
Wrapping up: With the sun slowly setting, Zayn covered up his inked torso with a black top as he continued to get his mind of his former flame
‘I’m grateful to all of our fans for respecting this difficult decision and our privacy at this time, we wish this news could have come from us first. We love you all. xZ.’
Just 11 minutes after Zayn put out his post, Gigi released her own statement on the social media site.
She wrote: ‘Breakup statements often seem impersonal because there is really no way to put into words what two people experience together over a few years.. not only in the relationship, but in life in general.
Chilling: A number of pals joined Zayn in order to keep him company post split, and he was seen sharing some giggles with a female pal
Going their separate ways: Zayn and his supermodel girlfriend Gigi Hadid announced on Tuesday that they had split after more than two years together. Pictured in April 2017
Statement: Zayn took to Twitter to release a heartfelt statement in which he confirmed the split
Speaking out: Just 11 minutes after Zayn’s post, Gigi put out her own statement on Twitter
‘I’m forever grateful for the love, time, and life lessons that Z and I shared. I want nothing but the best for him and will continue to support him as a friend that I have immense respect and love for.
As for the future, whatever’s meant to be will always be. xG.’
The former lovebirds recently spent a lot of time apart – and were last pictured together in January – as Gigi walked the world’s runways for fashion month and Zayn jetted off to Miami to work on new music.
Grown apart: Zayn and Gigi had reportedly ‘grown apart’ toward the end of their relationship
Spotted: The last time the photogenic twosome were seen out in public together was in New York City back in January – weeks before Gigi kicked off fashion month