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29th Apr 2020

Twitter’s reaction to Zayn and Gigi’s baby news is the lockdown content we need

Niamh McClelland

First come the story, then comes the iconic Twitter reactions.

Whether the world was primed for a particularly enticing piece of celebrity news this week or lockdown has simply sharpened everyone’s online skills, Twitter truly was a joyful place to be in the wake of reports that Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid were expecting their first child together.

Mere moments after TMZ broke the news, thousands of people were frantically adding their own hot takes.

And listen, we’re not about to pretend we didn’t get a serious kick out of it.

From die-hard Directioners greeting the news with equal parts glee and misery to members of the public speculating over Harry and Niall’s potential reaction, there really was something for everyone in the aftermath of the TMZ report.

So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the relatable posts.

Step forward, Directioners.