ZAYN may have just thrown a little shade, and the internet definitely caught it.

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During a recent stop at Las Vegas’s Dolby Live, the singer paused mid-gratitude to jokingly thank fans for choosing his show. He said:

“A big, big thank you to each and every one of you for being here with me tonight.” Then he added, “You could’ve been anywhere, but you decided to spend your night with me. Hopefully the ticket prices weren’t too high … just saying.”

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Zayn Malik makes comment on ticket prices while thanking fans:

“A big, big thank you to each and every one of you for being here with me tonight. You could’ve been anywhere, but you decided to spend your night with me. Hopefully the ticket prices weren’t too high, just saying.” pic.twitter.com/Ym5iylzJhx

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 29, 2026

Cue side-eyes, because the comment landed right as fellow band One Direction band member Harry Styles’ hefty tour prices continue to dominate discourse online.

With seats for Styles’ upcoming stadium dates climbing into the hundreds and VIP packages reaching well into four figures at $1,667, fans have been vocal.

Even Oasis singer Liam Gallagher weighed in, questioning “HOW MUCH” in a post on X. Still, the numbers don’t lie; the ‘Aperture’ singer is already smashing presale records and packing out major venues worldwide.

With the new album ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’, on the way (on March 6), demand is sky-high, but Zayn’s playful jab has only added extra spice to an already heated discussion.

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