- British pop star Perrie Edwards discussed the profound impact of her public split from Zayn Malik on Jamie Laing's Great Company podcast, detailing the emotional toll of heartbreak under intense media scrutiny.
- Edwards, who was engaged to Malik from 2011 to 2015, characterised the heartbreak as "hellish," leading to feelings of abandonment and inadequacy, stating she felt like she had been "left for something better."
- She expressed feeling "embarrassed" and "horrified" by the intense public scrutiny, believing "the world was then looking at me, laughing at me," which exacerbated her emotional distress.
- Edwards revealed she experienced "serious breakdowns" and felt "depressed," even crying during performances, due to the overwhelming pressure of her personal life being scrutinised.
- She alluded to Malik moving on quickly, with him dating Gigi Hadid two months after their split and Hadid starring in his "Pillowtalk" music video, which further intensified her feelings of being "left behind."
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