Zayn Malik Cancels 21 Konnakol Tour Dates

Zayn Malik, the former One Direction singer, announced on Friday the cancellation of 21 dates on his Konnakol Tour, including the entire U.S. leg and several European shows, weeks after his hospitalization for an unspecified illness.

In an Instagram Story post, Malik explained the decision stemmed from a review of his schedule amid his recovery. "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," he wrote. "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 ever before. I’ve had to take another look at my schedule for the months ahead and have to 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. Big Love, Z."

The 33-year-old shared a hospital bed photo on April 17, the same day his fifth solo album, Konnakol, was released. He thanked medical staff, including doctors, nurses and a cardiologist, for their...