Zayn Malik has issued a heartfelt apology as he revealed the real reason for cancelling a show on his debut solo tour. 

The former One Direction star, 31, was due to perform at the Newcastle City Hall on Tuesday night as part of his Stairway to the Sky UK tour.

However, just minutes before he was due on stage, fans were left devastated when a tannoy announcement confirmed that he wouldn’t be performing. 

A member of staff at concert told fans that the show ‘Will no longer go ahead tonight. We apologise for the late notice, it was his hope that he would be able to continue with the show. 

‘But this is no longer possible. Please contact your point of purchase for reschedule or refunds. 

‘If you have parents or guardians collecting you, please stay in the auditorium and wait to be collected.’

Zayn has since broken his silence on the incident, saying: ‘I’m just going to apologise to everybody in Newcastle yesterday. I’m sorry I didn’t make the show yesterday, my voice wasn’t working at all. 

‘I needed a day to kind of rest, I appreciate everyone showing love and still being here.’

Prior to this, he took to his Stories on Tuesday night and penned: ‘I’m so sorry to do this but my voice just isn’t there at all tonight and without it there’s no show.

‘I’m truly sorry to let you down, especially at such short notice… I held onto hope until the very last moment. I’m hopeful with some rest tonight I’ll be back on stage tomorrow.

‘My deepest apologies Newcastle. Love you all.’

The star has been on his Stairway to the Sky Tour, where fans have seen him perform in cities such as London, Manchester, Leeds, Wolverhampton.