Zayn Malik gives huge tour update after ‘heartbreaking loss’ of One Direction bandmate Liam Payne
ZAYN Malik has given fans a huge update on his tour after speaking out on the “heartbreaking loss” of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.
The singer had pulled out of his upcoming dates in light of Liam’s sudden death aged 31 last week.
Liam and Zayn found fame together as members of One Direction back in 2010, alongside Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan.
Zayn announced his first solo tour, Stairway to the Sky, on The Jimmy Fallon show last month, and was due to perform in San Francisco on Wednesday, October 23.
But in light of the tragic news of Liam’s passing, Zayn last week opted to step away from his shows.
He previously wrote on his Instagram Stories: “Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of Stairway To The Sky tour.
“The dates are being rescheduled for January and I’ll post them as soon as it’s all set in the next few days.
“Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates. Love you all and thank you for understanding.”
The star has now shared his new rescheduled dates for the North America leg of the tour which will run throughout January and February.
Zayn will perform seven US shows, kicking off in Washington on January 21, and concluding in San Francisco on February 3.
He’ll also stop off at stadiums in New york, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
During the tour he will be playing hits from his new critically acclaimed album, Room Under the Stairs.
Zayn wrote the album over the past six years in rural Pennsylvania and it was released in May, 2024
As news of the heartbreaking death of Liam spread around the world, One Direction released a statement together, before they each made their own separate tributes.
In a statement shared on Thursday evening the band said: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say.
“But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.
“The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.
“We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam. – Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.”
Zayn also shared a picture of him and Liam cuddled up together in the back of the car as he reflected on their friendship and the time they spent together.
He wrote: “Liam I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me, I can’t help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives.
“I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life.
“When I was missing home as a 17-year-old kid, you would always be there with a positive outlook and reassuring smile and let me know you were my friend and that I was loved.”
He added: “When it came to the music, Liam, you were the most qualified in every sense.
“I knew nothing in comparison, I was a novice child with no experience and you were already a professional.
“I lost a brother when you left us and can’t explain to you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly.
“I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever”.
Liam is survived by his family, including his sister Ruth, and his seven-year-old son, Bear.