Zayn Malik has made the difficult decision to postpone his upcoming tour following the heartbreaking death of his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne.
On Saturday (October 19), Zayn, 31, announced that the U.S. leg of his Stairway to the Sky Tour, which was set to begin next week on October 23 in San Francisco, would be postponed as he mourns the loss of Liam. The devastating news has understandably shaken the entire One Direction family, and Zayn’s decision reflects his need to take time to grieve.
In a message shared on his Instagram Story, Zayn explained his reasoning: “Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the U.S. leg of the Stairway to the Sky Tour.”
Zayn expressed his appreciation for the support he’s received and reassured fans that the tour would be rescheduled. “The dates are being rescheduled for January and I’ll post them as soon as it’s all set in the next few days,” he continued. “Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates. Love you all and thank you for your understanding.”
Fans have shown an outpouring of support for Zayn, understanding the need for this pause during such a tragic time. While the U.S. dates will be postponed, Zayn is still planning to continue with the U.K. portion of his tour, with his first stop scheduled for November 20 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
This announcement comes just days after the sudden loss of Liam, who had been one of Zayn’s bandmates during One Direction’s meteoric rise to fame. The news has left fans and former members of the band in shock, as they process the tragedy.
Zayn’s postponement highlights the deep bond between the One Direction members, even years after the group went their separate ways. While the music world mourns, Zayn is taking the time to heal and honor his friend’s memory.
Our thoughts continue to be with Liam’s family, friends, and all those who loved him during this difficult time.
