Zayn Malik Apologizes For Canceling Concert Minutes Before Showtime
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Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesZayn Malik canceled his latest performance Stairs to the Sky Tour he is minutes away from taking the stage in Newcastle, England.
Fans gathered at the O2 City Hall Newcastle on Tuesday, December 3, heard the loudspeaker announce that despite Malik's “deep hope” the match would go ahead as planned, that was “no longer possible.” The Sun report. Concertgoers are advised to contact their point of purchase for information regarding refunds.
Malik, 31, then took to his Instagram Story to explain the sudden withdrawal.
“I'm very sorry for doing this but my voice is absolutely not there tonight and without it there is no show. I am very sorry for disappointing you, especially in such a short time,” the singer wrote. “I held on to hope until the last minute. Hopefully with a rest tonight I'll be back on stage tomorrow. I'm so sorry Newcastle I love you all xx.”
Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images Liam Payne and Zayn Malik have had a series of ups and downs over the years. Both artists came to prominence alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson when they were on The X Factor in 2010 to form One Direction. After releasing four albums as a group, Malik announced his departure […]
I Stairs to the Sky Tour began in Leeds, England, on November 23 and will end on February 3, 2025, in San Francisco. A day before canceling his Newcastle show, Malik performed at the O2 Academy Leeds on Monday, December 2. He is scheduled to take the stage at the O2 Apollo Manchester on Wednesday, December 4.
On the opening night of the tour, Malik paid tribute to his former One Direction bandmate Liam Paynewho died at age 31 in October after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lights flickered on and off in the center of the interior, and a memorial picture was displayed on the wall when the power returned.
“Liam Payne 1993-2024,” reads the sign. “I love you brother ❤️.”
Malik previously shared a photo of himself and Payne on Instagram along with a heartfelt message.
“Liam, I found myself talking loudly, I hope you hear me. I can't help but selfishly think that there are only so many conversations we can have in our lifetime. I never got to thank you for supporting me through the hardest times of my life,” read the statement one day after Payne's passing. “When I was missing home as a 17-year-old child, you were always there with a positive attitude and a reassuring smile and let me know that you were my friend and that I loved you.”
UPDATE 10/23/24 at 4:46 pm — Zayn Malik has confirmed new tour dates for his Stairway to the Sky Tour, revealing that performances begin in January 2025. The leg of the tour begins on January 21, 2025, in Washington DC , followed by two shows each in New York City and Los Angeles. The leg ends on February 1, 2025, […]
Malik continued, “Even though you were younger than me, you were always smarter than me, you were stubborn, you had different opinions, and you didn't agree—by telling people when they were wrong. Although we have butted heads over this a few times, I always secretly respected you for it.”
The “Pillowtalk” singer added that Payne is “the most deserving member” of One Direction “in every way,” and called himself a “newborn” in comparison.
“I lost my brother when he left us and I can't explain to you what I will give you to kiss you one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved you and respected you very much,” wrote Malik. . “I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever, there are no words that can justify or explain how I feel right now other than trauma.”
Liam Payne's One Direction band members reunited at the singer's funeral on Wednesday, November 20. Pictures of the sad event showed Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson all arriving at the private funeral in Amersham, England. One photo shows Malik, 31, and Tomlinson, 32, walking together. This is the first one […]
Payne was seriously injured in his fall. The initial autopsy showed that “he may have fallen in a state of partial or complete unconsciousness” as the condition in which his body was found and his injuries suggested that “he did not take a defensive position to protect himself.” He had cocaine, benzodiazepine, crack and pink cocaine – a recreational drug usually a mixture of ketamine, MDMA and methamphetamine – in his system when he died.
Payne's November 20 funeral in Amersham, England, was attended by Malik and the remaining members of One Direction: Harry styles, Niall Horan again Louis Tomlinson. The event marked the first time the former teammates had a full reunion since Malik left the team in 2015. One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.
