Zayn Malik Allegedly Punched Louis Tomlinson Leaving Him Concussed: Report https://t.co/g7p6Jab2L6 pic.twitter.com/YkIL2rplRZ
— TMZ (@TMZ) April 19, 2026
Director Nicola Marsh was to direct a three-part series following Zayn Malik, 33, and Louis Tomlinson, 34, on a road trip in the US, where they would discuss their experiences of fame, personal lives and careers.
However, reports claim that the series has now been scrapped after Malik allegedly punched Tomlinson. Because Malik was wearing rings at the time, the hit is understood to have cut Tomlinson’s head. He was reportedly taken in for medical treatment, where it was also confirmed he had a concussion.
It is understood that the incident occurred on set in front of several people and left Tomlinson “stunned and in shock.”
A source said the incident took place about six months ago, with Malik “acting up and was mouthing off.” Zayn allegedly made a remark about Tomlinson’s late mother, Johannah, who died of leukaemia in December 2016.
Tomlinson allegedly took a step toward Malik and “Zayn [Malik] then attacked him… punched him straight in the face.” Following the incident, Netflix reportedly decided to scrap the documentary in March after it was clear that the two would not reconcile.
On Friday (4/18) director Nicola Marsh posted a screenshot of the news, writing, “And there goes the last year of work.” Mutiple Twitter accounts are now also reporting that Tomlinson and other family members have unfollowed Malik on Instagram.
Nicola B Marsh, Director of Zayn & Louis’ road trip series, seemingly confirms the project’s cancellation:
“…And there goes the last year of work” pic.twitter.com/hZGz5iNBR7
— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 18, 2026
Malik recently cancelled appearances after being hospitalized, the day he dropped his new album, Konnakol. [Click Once More]In an April 17 Instagram story, Malik revealed he has been hospitalized and is “unexpectedly recovering” from an undisclosed health issue.
“To my fans – Thank you to all of you for your love & support now & always – been a long week and am still unexpectedly recovering,” he wrote alongside a selfie from his hospital bed.
Malik also thanked “the incredible hospital staff” of doctors, nurses and cardiologists.
