Zayn Malik has delivered some disappointing news to his fans by canceling all the 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 had been hospitalized last month with an illness that has not been specified.
In a message shared with his followers on Instagram, the singer explained that while he is recovering at home and doing 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 still perform 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 look set to go ahead.
However, it hasn’t been a total reprieve for UK supporters as shows in Dublin and Birmingham have also been pulled from the calendar.
Industry insiders noted that while Zayn’s Las Vegas stint earlier this year was a big hit, ticket sales for the US stadium dates had been somewhat soft, according to Ticketmaster seating charts, which may have played a role in the decision along with his health issues.
The singer has kept a very low profile since first revealing his hospital stay last week.
The mystery illness had already caused him to miss an album listening party and Q&A session in Kingston on April 13.
At the time, Zayn told his fans he was devastated to miss them and expressed his gratitude to the hospital staff who cared for him.
His family have since called for calm, even asking fans to stop sending flowers to a local florist who was overwhelmed by orders, suggesting instead that well-wishers donate to the Palestine Project charity.
Zayn’s cousin, Sasha, was quick to clarify that the spike in flower orders was actually linked to a separate Ramadan fundraiser rather than 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 famously 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.
