Zayn Malik Honors Late Bandmate Liam Payne During Leeds Concert

In his first performance since Liam Payne's death, Zayn Malik concluded his show with a heartfelt tribute to his former One Direction bandmate.

Zayn Malik opened his Stairway to the Sky tour in Leeds, marking his return to the stage after Liam Payne's death in October.
The tribute included a screen projection reading 'Liam Payne 1993-2024 Love you bro' with a heart emoji, displayed as Malik's song 'Stardust' played.
Payne, aged 31, died from a fall in Buenos Aires, and Malik postponed earlier tour dates to attend his bandmate's funeral last week alongside other One Direction members.
Malik expressed deep personal grief over Payne's passing, sharing emotional tributes on social media and rescheduling the U.S. leg of his tour to January 2025.
Three individuals have been charged in connection with Payne's death, which authorities confirmed was not a suicide, citing multiple traumas and substances in his system.