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Alastair Lockhart

Zayn Malik shares health update as he cancels 22 tour dates following hospitalisation

Zayn Malik has shared a health update after cancelling 22 tour dates in the UK and the US.

The former One Direction singer was hospitalised last month with a mystery illness.

He shared an Instagram post with fans after axing his US tour and two UK arena dates.

The 33-year-old said he is “recovering” at home following the illness.

In a social media post, he said: “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.

Zayn Malik (Getty Images)

“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 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.”

Zayn has previously cancelled shows due to “extreme anxiety”, but it is not clear why the latest dates have been cancelled.

Two weeks ago, he shared a picture of himself in hospital and thanked fans for their support.

Following the update, the singer will start his tour in London on May 23.

He will perform in Manchester the next day, followed by seven more tour dates.

Gigs in Glasgow, Birmingham and Dublin have been cancelled.

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