One Direction have cancelled a show at the last minute over a mystery illness. Photo/AP
One Direction star Liam Payne has apologised to fans after a mystery illness forced the boy band to cancel a gig in Belfast.
The Drag Me Down hitmakers were "very disappointed" to have to axe the concert at the SSE Arena just minutes before they were scheduled to go on stage when member Liam Payne, 22, was "taken suddenly ill".
Payne was silent on the illness, but has since taken to Twitter to apologise and say he's feeling "better now".
Explaining the sudden cancellation, the band's publicist Simon Jones said: "Liam has been taken suddenly ill, and the concert will sadly not be taking place. Fans have been asked to hold on to their tickets and there will be a further statement tomorrow. The band apologise to their fans and wish Liam well as soon as possible."
It is not yet known what Liam is suffering from, but he also pulled out of the Attitude Awards in London at the last minute last week.
But concert promoters Aiken PR have assured fans his condition is "not serious," saying: "The show tonight has been cancelled as Liam has [been] taken ill, and whilst not serious, he is unable to perform tonight."
A spokesperson from the venue appeared at the eleventh hour to inform shocked fans the concert would not going ahead.
Liam's bandmates took to Twitter to share their disappointment shortly afterwards.
One Direction have just seven more dates to perform as part of their On The Road Again Tour, including two more dates in Belfast, before taking an extended hiatus.
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