Selena Gomez and Zayn Malik’s rumored romance has shocked the web — however it seems this isn’t their first time hooking up!
Per a Page Six supply on Tuesday, the Wizards of Waverly Place alum reportedly first linked up with the One Direction crooner “way back” within the day when Zayn’s bandmate Harry Styles was courting Selly G’s finest buddy Taylor Swift! As Perezcious readers know, the Anti-Hero singer and As It Was crooner linked up within the fall of 2012. Turns out their fast fling was sufficient to persuade Gomez and Malik to check out a romance of their very own, a prime music business insider revealed:
“They had a thing years ago, when Taylor and Harry were dating. […] It doesn’t surprise me at all that they’re potentially together [today].”
Oh! Things will need to have been good in the event that they’re keen to attempt once more! Of course, Selena was on and off with Justin Bieber from 2010 to 2018, so which may be why Zayn by no means stood a lot of an opportunity previously. But now that JB’s out of the image, possibly this can flip into a completely fledged relationship?!
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As we reported, TikTok person Klarissa Garcia revealed her waitress buddy noticed the pair having fun with a romantic dinner date in New York final week. On Friday, she advised the outlet:
“No one noticed them [in the restaurant]. It was pretty public but … no one really cares about famous people in New York.”
That stated, her bestie was nicely conscious of who the well-known pair was! In a screenshot of a textual content message thread shared on-line, the restaurant worker stated:
“Tell me how Selena Gomez and Zayne [sic] just walked into [blurred out restaurant] hand in hand making out and I seated them.”
This sighting comes after the Pillowtalk vocalist sparked courting rumors when he adopted Selena on Instagram, making her simply one in all 18 accounts he retains tabs on. It’s gotta be severe then, proper?!
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According to an Us Weekly supply, this dinner date was (hopefully) only the start of the pair’s second likelihood, an insider stated:
“Zayn has known Selena for years and he’s definitely into her. He’s always admired her and thinks she’s an incredible person, inside and out.”
While the musicians aren’t “super serious” or unique but, the Brit is hoping for a future with the Only Murders within the Building star:
“She’s free to see other people. However, Zayn would love to continue to see Selena and see where things go.”
This marks the Dusk Till Dawn artist’s first public relationship since his messy break up from Gigi Hadid, with whom he shares a 2-year-old daughter Khai. They broke up in October 2021 after Zayn was accused of placing Gigi’s momma Yolanda Hadid, which he has denied. The mannequin has totally “moved on” and simply needs the very best for her child daddy, in order that’s good! As for the 30-year-old, he’s additionally prepared for one thing new:
“He’s been focused on himself these past few years and feels like he’s ready to date again. He’s feeling optimistic about the possibility of things growing between him and Selena but isn’t putting any pressure on the situation. He’d rather just let things progress organically and believes she feels the same.”
Things sound actually longing for these two! Can you consider they’ve historical past?! Let us know your ideas on this potential new couple (under)!
[Image via Selena Gomez/YouTube & Zayn Malik/Instagram]