Selena Gomez Playfully Declares She's 'Single' Amid Zayn Malik Romance Rumors

Selena Gomez addressed her relationship status while at a soccer game amid rumors about her romance with Zayn Malik. 

Gomez has previously spoken about her romantic life on Instagram and playfully dismissed the idea of having a crush in a TikTok video.

In 2022, Gomez openly discussed the challenges of dating in Hollywood, emphasizing the need for authenticity and self-reflection in relationships.

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Selena Gomez playfully addressed her relationship status while enjoying a soccer game, poking fun at the ongoing rumors about her romance with Zayn Malik.

In a TikTok video posted on Thursday, the singer was sitting on the sidelines, wrapped in a cozy jacket, scarf, and a blanket on her lap. Gomez shouted to the players With a mischievous smile, "I'm single! I'm a little high maintenance, but I'll love you so much." Her words were met with laughter from a friend in the background.

Sharing the video on her TikTok account, the 30-year-old star playfully captioned it, saying, "The struggling man, lol."

Gomez's playful antics during the soccer game caught the attention of her fans, who compared her behavior to that of her character, Alex Russo, from "Wizards of Waverly Place."

Her followers flooded the comments section with nostalgia and excitement, noting, "This is still Alex Russo but 15 years older." Another fan celebrated that the actress was "back at it."

This light-hearted TikTok post marked a significant moment for Gomez as it was her first public acknowledgment of her relationship status since being linked to Malik earlier in the year. The rumor mill went into overdrive when reports emerged of a cozy date night between the singer and the former One Direction member at a trendy New York City restaurant. 

Before the rumored romance with Malik, Gomez found herself amid dating speculations when she was spotted on a date with Drew Taggart from The Chainsmokers. However, the "Only Murders in the Building" star clarified that she was embracing her single status through an Instagram post in January.

Accompanied by a captivating black-and-white photo of the sky, Gomez shared her thoughts, declaring, "I like being alone too much. #iamsingle."

In March, Gomez further emphasized her independence with a playful TikTok video. Using a voiceover, she amusingly expressed her frustration with the cliché statement, "I hate it when girls are like, 'Oh my gosh, my crush doesn't even know that I exist." She added her twist, saying, "Girl, my crush doesn't even exist!"

During her debut as a host on "Saturday Night Live" in May 2022, Gomez candidly discussed her dating life, revealing her disinterest in dating apps and her belief in the power of "manifesting love." Gomez said, "I would like to say that I'm looking for my soulmate. But at this point, I will take anyone."

Reflecting on her experiences with dating in the Hollywood spotlight, the Rare Beauty creator expressed her disillusionment with the clichéd nature of it all. During an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music's Beats 1, she spoke about the challenges of romantic relationships within the industry, saying, "It's just everyone dates everyone. It always seems to be within this little bubble — and it's because it's safe."

Gomez delved deeper into her thoughts, explaining, "You're wanting someone to understand what you're going through, you're almost wanting a counterpart of creativity as well, and it's interesting and fun."

She added, per People, "But the problem with that is you end up, whether you admit it or not, you're having a relationship for people and not even for yourself. There's almost this point where it's like, 'Oh, we're making it known that we're together.' Or whatever it is. You need to decide within our world if it's for you or is it for show."