Zayn Malik asks people to stay safe in warning to fans

Zayn Malik urged fans to 'not hurt anybody' amid chaotic scenes at his sold-out London concert. The 31-year-old singer had to reschedule his UK and US tour dates after the sudden death of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who fell from a balcony in Argentina in October and died.

Zayn was set to begin his first solo tour in San Francisco that month but postponed the shows due to Liam's passing.

The 'Pillow Talk' artist started his series of sold-out performances last week and appeared at London's Eventim Apollo on Tuesday (November 26), shortly after Liam's poignant funeral. At the service, Zayn briefly reunited with fellow One Direction members Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson, mourning alongside Liam's family and ex-girlfriend Cheryl Tweedy, mother to his seven-year-old son Bear.

During his Tuesday show, as the audience surged forward, Zayn addressed the crowd, asking for consideration towards each other's safety. "If you're at the back try not to push because people at the front are getting a little bit squished. We're all here to have a good time, I'm not going anywhere. Just try not to hurt anybody. Let's have a good time tonight," he said.

Zayn has announced further dates in Manchester, Leeds, and Newcastle, with a particularly poignant concert scheduled in Liam's hometown of Wolverhampton, before he heads to the US. Following the tragic death of his former bandmate, Zayn took to Instagram to share his decision to postpone his solo tour in order to mourn his friend, reports the Irish Mirror.

"Given the heartbreaking loss experienced this week, I've made the decision to postpone the US leg of the STAIRWAY TO THE SKY Tour," his statement read. "The dates are being rescheduled for January and I'll post them as soon as it's all set in the next few days. Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates. Love you all and thank you for your understanding."

The singer is set to perform tracks from his latest album, Room Under the Stairs, which was released in May. As he kicked off his sold-out UK shows earlier in the month, Liam was clearly on his mind, with Zayn paying homage to the Strip That Down singer.

At the Leeds First Direct Arena, fans saw a touching tribute on the backdrop stating: "Liam Payne 1993-2024. Love you bro," accompanied by a red heart. His Edinburgh show, originally planned for the day of Liam's funeral, has been confirmed to be rescheduled for December.