ZAYN Malik shared a heartfelt statement with fans after cancelling 22 gigs following his shock hospitalisation.
The former One Direction star revealed he is now back at home and recovering from his mystery illness – but his world tour dates have taken a hit.
The singer has been forced to cancel the entire US leg of his KONNAKOL tour, as well as some UK performances.
In an Instagram story today, he wrote: “To my fans : Thank you so much for all the support and love you’ve shown me on the album release and more importantly, your love, prayers and well wishes for my health.
“I’ve felt it, and it’s meant the world. I’ve been at home recovering and I’m doing well and will be better and stronger than before.
“I’ve had to take another look at my schedule for the months ahead and reduce the number of shows on the KONNAKOL Tour.
“I want to make sure I still get out and see as many of you as I possibly can. I’m really looking forward to playing these shows for you, and I hope to see the rest of you around the world very soon.”
The cause of Zayn’s hospitalisation is not yet known, but in a previous statement, he thanked his cardiologist, which suggests it could be to do with his heart and or blood vessels.
Alongside a photo of him in a hospital bed, he wrote: “To my fans – thank you to all of you for your love and support now and always.
“[It’s] been a long week and am still unexpectedly recovering. Heartbroken that I can’t see you all this week, I wouldn’t be in the place I am today without you guys and am so thankful for your understanding.
“Thank you to the incredible hospital staff or Drs, nurses, cardiologists, management, admin, and everyone who has helped along the way and continue to. You are all legends! Big big love xxx z.”
The health scare came amid the revelation from The Sun that Zayn had punched his close pal and former band member Louis Tomlinson as they found themselves in a vicious row whilst filming for their new Netflix documentary.
Louis and Zayn were joining forces to film a three-part road trip docuseries for the streaming service, which has since been axed.
Sources told The Sun their astonishing on-set row was triggered by a remark from Zayn about Louis’ mum Johannah Deakin, who died of leukaemia in 2016.
The Sun understands Louis and Zayn have not spoken since the incident six months ago.