Zayn Malik pulls out of gig due to anxiety

Zayn Malik posted a snap on Instagram yesterday stating the reason why he wouldn't be performing at the Capital Summertime Ball.

The apologetic post explained how anxiety is an issue that Zayn has battled with for some time, and how an anxiety attack would be the reason he wouldn't be making an appearance on stage at the event.

Zayn said "Unfortunately my anxiety that has haunted me throughout the last few months around live performances has gotten the better of me ... with the magnitude of the event, I have suffered the worst anxiety of my career. I cannot apologise enough but I want to be honest with everyone who has patiently waited to see me, I promise I will do my best to make this up to everybody I've let down today".

He then reached out to fans to understand his situation, closing the statement with "I know those who suffer with anxiety will understand and I hope those who don't can empathise with my situation".

Thousands of supportive comments then flooded in from understanding fans, with one commenting "Health before anything else" and another saying "Don't worry and get well! Your health is the most important thing".

There have also been reports recently that the ex-One Directioner has had a rocky time with model girlfriend Gigi Hadid, too.

We hope you're okay, Zayn!