Perrie Edwards debunks viral clip claiming she 'was edited' shading ex Zayn Malik after 2015 split
Perrie addresses the fake viral video of her waving at Zayn while singing Shout Out To My Ex:
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“That wasn’t real, it was edited! But how good would that have been if it was real? Never been in the same room since the breakup, but that would’ve been iconic.” pic.twitter.com/9zlfGzj1WQ
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Singer Perrie Edwards has addressed a long-running viral video that appeared to show her reacting on stage toward former fiance Zayn Malik during a performance of Little Mix’s 'Shout Out To My Ex.'
Speaking on the 'Great Company with Jamie Laing' podcast, which aired on Wednesday, June 10, she clarified that the clip was not real and had been digitally edited, saying it was made by combining separate moments and misrepresenting them online.
Perrie Edwards debunks viral Zayn Malik stage reaction clip
During the podcast, host Jamie Laing brought up the widely circulated video and asked about the supposed viral wave moment involving Malik.
Edwards quickly shut it down, saying, “But that wasn’t real, was it? It was edited. Yeah, it was edited.”
She added that while it would have been “iconic” if it had actually happened, the moment never took place in reality.
The viral clip had circulated for years, fueling speculation around 'Shout Out To My Ex' and its alleged references to her breakup.
Perrie Edwards addresses breakup narrative and public speculation
Edwards also spoke about how public attention around her breakup with Malik shaped interpretations of her music and performances.
She said speculation often overshadowed the intended message of empowerment and moving forward after heartbreak.
Perrie Edwards reflects on emotional impact of Zayn Malik split
Discussing the breakup, Edwards described it as one of the most difficult periods of her life, especially due to the lack of closure.
She explained that stepping out of a long-term relationship made the experience emotionally overwhelming and harder to process in the public eye.
Over time, she said her perspective on relationships changed, adding that healthy dynamics should not leave a person feeling anxious, inadequate, or emotionally drained.
Edwards also reiterated that 'Shout Out To My Ex' was meant as an empowering track focused on healing rather than negativity.
