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Zayn Malik Cancels Tonight Show After Hospitalization

Published 28 April 2026

Zayn Malik, the 33-year-old former One Direction singer, canceled a scheduled performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, April 21, following his hospitalization in New York on Friday, April 17, for an undisclosed medical condition requiring cardiologist care.

Malik shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Instagram that day, appearing connected to medical equipment. In the caption, he wrote, "To my fans thank you to all of you for your love support now always been a long week and am still unexpectedly recovering. Heartbroken that I cant see you all this week. I wouldnt be in the place I am today without you guys and am so thankful for your understanding. Thank you to the incredible hospital staff of Drs, nurses, cardiologist, management, admin and everyone who has helped along the way and continue to. You are all legends! Big big love xx z."

Sources close to the singer told People magazine that doctors recommended he skip the Fallon appearance and other commitments while he continues tests. The insider added that Malik "is still working through his health issues" and is consulting a leading cardiologist. No specific diagnosis has been released by...

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