Zayn Malik is taking time to grieve before heading out on tour.
On Saturday, the singer announced he has decided to postpone his upcoming tour until early next year to give himself time to mourn the loss of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who passed away on Wednesday.
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He shared with fans:
“Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the 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 your understanding.”
Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I’ve made the decision to postpone the US leg of the 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…
— zayn (@zaynmalik) October 19, 2024
The Dusk Till Dawn crooner was scheduled to begin his tour on Wednesday, October 23, exactly one week after his friend’s death. It’s totally understandable why he would need more time!
As of now, it does not sound like the UK leg of the tour has been affected. That will begin on November 20 — unless plans change. Here is the original tour plan, for reference:
We’re glad to see he’s taking the time he needs and prioritizing his mental health right now, especially since this unexpected loss has been such a shock. Sending him our thoughts as he continues to process this tragedy.
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