Zayn Malik has given disappointing news to his fans by canceling all US dates for his upcoming 2026 tour following a recent hospitalization.
The former One Direction star, who released his latest album Konnakol on April 17, he had been hospitalized last month for an illness that has not been specified.
In a message shared with his followers on Instagram, the singer explained that while he recovers at home and feels well, he has been forced to take a closer look at his schedule for the coming months and reduce the number of shows to ensure he can continue performing safely.
While the US leg of the tour has been completely scrapped, there is a glimmer of hope for some fans, as dates in the UK and Mexico later this month appear to be going ahead.
It hasn’t been a complete respite for British fans, however, as shows in Dublin and Birmingham have also been pulled from the calendar.
Industry insiders noted that while Zayn’s Las Vegas residency earlier this year was a huge success, ticket sales for the US stadium dates had been somewhat weak, according to Ticketmaster seating maps, which may have played a role in the decision along with his health concerns.
The singer has kept a very low profile since first revealing his hospital stay last week.
The mysterious illness had already caused him to miss an album listening party and a Q&A session in Kingston on April 13.
At the time, Zayn told his fans that he was heartbroken to miss them and expressed his gratitude to the hospital staff who cared for him.
Her family has since pleaded for calm, even asking her fans to stop sending flowers to a local florist that was overwhelmed with orders, suggesting instead that supporters make donations to the charity Project Palestine.
Zayn’s cousin Sasha was quick to clarify that the spike in flower orders was actually related to a separate Ramadan fundraiser and not the singer’s sudden hospitalization, but the family remains grateful for the outpouring of love.
The health scare is the latest hurdle for the star, who has struggled with the pressures of fame since leaving One Direction in 2015.
For now, Zayn says he’s focused on getting “better and stronger” as he prepares to see as many fans as possible on his reduced schedule.
