ZAYN Cancels Dubai Gig Due to Anxiety

This isn't the first time this has happened!

Zayn Malik has been forced to cancel his upcoming gig in Dubai due to "extreme anxiety".

The former One Direction star was set to perform on October 7th at the Autism Rocks Arena but has revealed he has had to cancel his appearance and issued an apology to his fans. In a statement the singer said he's "been working over the last three months to overcome my extreme anxiety around major live solo performances I feel I am making progress but I have today acknowledged that I do not feel sufficiently confident to move forward with the planned show in Dubai in October."

Malik already cancelled his performance at the Capital FM Summertime Ball in London as a result of the "worst anxiety of his career".

117Live CEO Thomas Ovesen said: "Whilst disappointed not to be hosting the planned Oct 7th. Dubai concert we appreciate Zayn’s honest apologies and wish him all the best for the future. We will be looking forward to sharing more of Zayn’s plans with his Middle East fans when we have such information and will now get the ticket refund process started!! See you all at our other events at the Autism Rocks Arena!"

Zayn's full statement reads:

Dear Fans 

I have been working over the last three months to overcome my extreme anxiety around major live solo performances I feel I am making progress but I have today acknowledged that I do not feel sufficiently confident to move forward with the planned show in Dubai in October.

I am assured that all tickets will be refunded.

I am truly sorry to disappoint you. I hope to see you all soon.

Thank you to all my fans who support me globally.

With love and respect always,

Zayn