Zayn Malik Appears to Reference Harry Styles' Ticket Pricing Controversy During Las Vegas Performance
Former One Direction member Zayn Malik has seemingly entered the ongoing conversation about Harry Styles' tour ticket prices with a pointed remark during his recent concert performance. The incident occurred during Malik's Wednesday night show in Las Vegas, where the singer appeared to make a veiled reference to the pricing controversy surrounding his former bandmate's upcoming global tour.
The Context Behind the Apparent Dig
Harry Styles, 31, recently announced his fourth studio album titled Kiss All The Time, Disco, Occasionally, scheduled for release on March 6, alongside the debut of its first single Aperture. However, the excitement surrounding the new music has been somewhat overshadowed by fan frustration regarding ticket prices for his forthcoming Together, Together world tour.
For Styles' London performances at Wembley Stadium, ticket prices have sparked particular discussion. Standard seating options range from £44 to £466.24, while standing tickets are priced between £144 and £279. The premium VIP packages command even higher prices, starting at £468.85 and reaching up to £725 for the most exclusive experiences.
Malik's On-Stage Comments and Audience Reaction
During his Las Vegas concert, Zayn Malik, 33, paused between songs to address the audience, asking: 'Who's from Vegas? Who's from elsewhere? I just want to say a big big thank you for being here with me tonight... hopefully the ticket prices weren't too high - just saying, anyway!'
The remark was met with audible gasps and enthusiastic cheers from both the audience and Malik's own band members. Social media quickly lit up with reactions from concert attendees and fans following the incident online.
Fan Reactions and Historical Context
One concertgoer, @kikinc64, tweeted about the moment: 'The shade was real. I was there and it was pretty funny.' Another user, @OnTheGreenSofa, commented: 'It truly is 2016 all over again,' referencing the period when both artists were still members of One Direction.
The relationship between Malik and Styles has been subject to public speculation for years. In a 2017 interview with Us Weekly, Malik revealed: 'To be honest, I never really spoke to Harry even when I was in the band. So I didn't really expect that much of a relationship with him.' Regarding his other former bandmates, Malik added at the time: 'We're in touch. Everything is on a civil level. It's not the way it used to be, obviously, because we were spending 24 hours a day in the band and now we're growing as individual men, but we still check in.'
Harry Styles' Record-Breaking Tour Ambitions
Meanwhile, Harry Styles continues preparations for what could become a record-breaking concert series. The singer has added two additional shows to his Wembley Stadium run, bringing the total to twelve consecutive nights at the iconic London venue. This expansion represents a strategic move to surpass Coldplay's achievement of ten performances at Wembley last year.
If successful, Styles would also overtake Taylor Swift's record, established during her 2024 Eras Tour, for the most concerts performed at Wembley by a solo artist within a single tour run. The global Together, Together tour commences in May this year, with scheduled performances across multiple international locations including:
- Amsterdam
- New York
- Sao Paulo
- Mexico City
- Melbourne
- Sydney
The Wembley shows will feature special guest Shania Twain, while other tour dates will include support from DJ Jamie XX, emerging electroclash duo Fcukers, Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn, and Blue Lights performer Jorja Smith.
Representatives for Harry Styles have been contacted for comment regarding both the ticket pricing structure and Malik's recent remarks, though no official statement has been released at this time.
