Speculation over Liam Payne’s split from long term girlfriend Sophia Smith continues as source says he’s “incredibly sad” over break-up

It’s been a tough week for One Direction star Liam Payne. On Tuesday night (20th October) the band we’re forced to cancel their gig in Belfast last minute after he was taken ill. And yesterday a reflective tweet saying: “I love how music is always there for you when you need it most x,” left fans guessing he had ended his two year relationship with Sophia Smith.

Today, a source close to the band told* The Mirror*:

After the last minute cancellation of the concert, fans speculated that the couple’s split may be behind it. But One Direction made a statement simply saying:

“Tonight and tomorrow night’s One Direction concerts in Belfast will be going ahead as planned.

“Liam thanks everyone for their good wishes. Once again we apologise for the cancellation of last night’s One Direction show.”

AndLiam himself took to Twitter to say:

"I'm so sorry to everybody I disappointed last night. I'm feeling better now. I really hope everyone can make the rescheduled date on Friday."

"Thank you so much for all the trends and lovely messages you guys did for me it really shows how amazing u guys actually are."

We just hope whatever the 22-year-old is going through, that he feels better soon.