He’s at the centre of allegations he slept with a 41-year-old masseuse just weeks after he split up with supermodel Gigi Hadid in March.
And Zayn Malik, 25, cut a sombre figure when he stepped out in New York City on Sunday, putting on a brave face in the midst of the furore.
The former One Direction star – who has yet to comment on the allegations – was heading out solo in the wake of the kiss and tell.
Stepping out: Zayn Malik, 25, cut a sombre figure when he stepped out in New York City on Sunday, following allegations he slept with a 41-year-old masseuse just weeks after he split up with supermodel Gigi Hadid in March
Zayn donned a cool ensemble in muted shades of black and grey for his low-key walk.
He wore skinny jeans and buckle embellished ankle boots, paired with a structured bomber jacket.
The star appeared a little downcast as he made his way along the street, clutching the straps of his leather backpack.
Stepping out: The former One Direction star – who has yet to comment on the allegations – was heading out solo in the wake of the kiss and tell
Edgy style: Zayn donned a cool ensemble in muted shades of black and grey for his walk
Downcast: The star appeared a little downcast as he made his way along the street, clutching the straps of his leather backpack
Enrica Petrongari claimed Zayn said he ‘likes girls with big a**es’ and begged her for explicit selfies after she massaged him at his £10million New York apartment.
The Italian ex-burlesque dancer alleged that he also spoke of his desire to have a threesome and called her his ‘Italian goddess’ before they secretly romped.
Zayn and Gigi, 23, ended their two-year romance in March but confirmed they were back on in June with a loved-up selfie – and recently appeared on a Vogue cover together.
Rumour has it: Zayn Malik reportedly slept with a 41-year-old masseuse just weeks after he split up with supermodel Gigi Hadid in March (pictured last year)
Enrica claimed to The Sun On Sunday that she went to Zayn’s pad two weeks after he broke up with Gigi to massage him, after being booked by the singer’s assistant.
She alleged that she only knew the client was a ‘high-level celebrity’ at the time – but instantly recognised Zayn when she went to his bedroom and found him sleeping.
She massaged him for two or three hours and during a later massage session, Enrica claimed he started holding her hand.
Claims: Enrica Petrongari claimed to The Sun On Sunday that she went to Zayn’s pad two weeks after he broke up with Gigi to massage him, after being booked by the singer’s assistant
Allegations: The Italian ex-burlesque dancer alleged that he also spoke of his desire to have a threesome and called her his ‘Italian goddess’ before they secretly romped
‘He told me I needed to feel free and not nervous around him. I found him very attractive and he has a great body,’ she told The Sun.
They exchanged numbers and began to send each other X-rated messages, according to the masseuse.
‘He told me he liked girls with big a**es. He made me feel special. But after a while I realised that he was just using me,’ she said.
MailOnline has contacted Zayn’s representative for comment.
Back on: Zayn and Gigi, 23, ended their two-year romance in March but confirmed they were back on in June with a loved-up selfie and recently appeared on a Vogue cover together
Hmm: Enrica claimed to The Sun On Sunday that she went to Zayn’s pad two weeks after he broke up with Gigi to massage him, after being booked by the singer’s assistant
Enrica, who moved to the US from Italy five years ago and is separated from her husband, claimed the Pillowtalk singer told her they ‘have a lot of fun’.
In his texts, he allegedly demanded she ‘come over now please’ and told her ‘I want you to come lay with me’, as well as calling Enrica his ‘Italian goddess’.
‘Zayn could get any girl he wants and he was with Gigi, who is obviously incredibly beautiful,’ Enrica said, adding that she was ‘pretty surprised’ that he focused on her.
Escalated: After another massage session, he got her number and allegedly demanded she ‘come over now please’ and told her ‘I want you to come lay with me’, as well as calling her his ‘Italian goddess’
Is it true? She claimed that she slept with him, after he insisted he ‘didn’t care about the massages anymore’, he just wanted her to come over. Enrica alleged that he was ‘rude and disinterested’ after they hooked up
She claimed that she slept with him after he insisted he ‘didn’t care about the massages anymore’, he just wanted her to come over.
After they hooked up he would appear ‘rude and disinterested’, according to Enrica.
She alleged that after she shared a snap of herself in his apartment on Instagram, he stopped all contact with her.
It comes amid claims Zayn will be selling his North London home as he prepares to move to New York City on full time basis.
Shout out to my ex: Zayn was in a relationship with Perrie Edwards for four years and the pair were engaged to be married before a very painful break-up in 2015
The singer has reportedly listed the five bedroom property, located in leafy Hertfordshire, after re-embarking on a relationship with Gigi.
He has spent the last 12-months living in New York with the American star, and he is now keen on relocating on a full time basis as their relationship goes from strength to strength.
The listed property – purchased for £3.65million six-years ago at the height of his One Direction fame – boasts a Jacuzzi, four reception rooms and a pirate-themed pub inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean.
Former flames: In 2011 he had a fling with fellow X Factor hopeful Rebecca Ferguson. He was 18 and she was 25