Zayn Malik Cancels Concert in England Moments Before Showtime: 'I'm Truly Sorry to Let You Down'

Mar. 15, 2025

Zayn Malikcanceled a concert last minute in England over health concerns.

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the “PILLOWTALK” singer canceled his show in Newcastle moments before he was meant to go onstage for hisfinal U.K. show of his Stairway to the Sky Tour.

Malik, 31, addressed fans on hisInstagram Stories, citing his vocal health as the reason he did not perform. “I’m so sorry to do this but my voice just isn’t there at all tonight and without it there’s no show,” he wrote.

He continued, “I’m truly sorry to let you down, especially at such short notice… l held onto hope until the very last moment. I’m hopeful with some rest tonight to be back on stage tomorrow.”

Zayn Malik on May 21, 2024.Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty

Moments before Malik was meant to take the stage at the Newcastle City Hall venue, an announcement was reportedly made to fans. “The show will no longer go ahead tonight,” the announcement said, according toMetro UK.

“We apologize for the late notice, it was [Malik’s] hope that he would be able to continue with the show. But this is no longer possible,” the announcement continued before encouraging fans to contact their point of purchase for refunds and rescheduling updates.

Zayn Malik on Nov. 23, 2024.Andrew Benge/Getty

Andrew Benge/Getty

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Mailk first embarked on his soloStairway to the Sky Touron Oct. 23, making 11 stops in the U.S. and U.K. before he was originally slated to end with the Newcastle stop.

Hepreviously rescheduled his U.S. tour datesfollowing his late One Direction band member Liam Payne’s death in October. While on tour,Malik paid tribute to Payne in Leedson Nov. 23,days after Payne’s funeral.

Zayn Malik’s Instagram Stories.Zayn Malik/Instagram

Zayn Malik/Instagram

“Rest in peace. I hope you see this. We’re in your hometown tonight, Wolverhampton,” Mailk continued. “This is for you Liam. Here’s another song, ‘It’s You.' "

Payne died on Oct. 16after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 31.

source: people.com