Tearful scenes unfolded outside Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on Tuesday evening as Zayn Malik fans were left devastated after the former One Direction star abruptly canceled his highly-anticipated gig.
The 31-year-old singer, who is currently on her Ladder to the Stars tour, was due to perform as part of her first solo tour since leaving the boy band in 2015.
However, ticket holders hoping to see the mystery artist take to the stage were left heartbroken when they were told at the last minute that the performance would not go ahead due to Zayn’s vocal problem.
The cancellation, which was announced shortly before the show began, left many fans in tears, with some seen hugging each other outside the venue.
Concertgoers traveled far and wide to witness his rare live appearances, as the singer is known for keeping a low profile and rarely promoting his solo music.
Zayn Malik left fans heartbroken in Newcastle on Tuesday evening after canceling his highly-anticipated gig at the last minute, leaving many devastated, including a large group of teenage fans who had been following him. The performance was eagerly awaited.
As concert-goers gathered at the O2 City Hall, they were met with the disappointing announcement that the show would no longer take place.
Staff informed the crowd: “We apologize for the late notice. We had hoped to be able to continue with the show, but this is no longer possible. Please reschedule or refund your points.” Contact Off-Purchase.”
Zayn apologized to his fans on Instagram Stories later that night, writing, “I’m so sorry to have to do this but my voice isn’t there at all tonight, and there’s no show without it.
I’m really sorry to disappoint you, especially on such short notice… I held onto hope until the last moment.
I’m hoping with some rest tonight that I’ll be back on stage tomorrow. My deepest apologies Newcastle. Love you all.”