Overview

• On the Diary of a CEO podcast, Tomlinson said Malik’s departure left him “furious” and “absolutely crushed,” framing it as a breach of loyalty.
• He recalled a normal night together before Malik left, including sharing a joint, then learning the next morning that Malik skipped a scheduled Coca‑Cola shoot and was gone.
• Tomlinson noted they shared a dressing room on the last tour Malik joined, said he would have tried to persuade Malik to stay, and admitted he wants to know if Malik regrets leaving.
• He said they have met a few times recently but rarely discuss the exit, calling it an elephant in the room that he expects to address in time.
• Netflix has announced a three‑part road‑trip docuseries featuring Tomlinson and Malik opening up about life, love, loss and fatherhood, directed by Nicola Marsh and produced by Campfire Studios.