Unfortunate news for Directioners who found themselves at the SSE Arena in Belfast this evening: the gig was cancelled at the 11th hour after Liam Payne took ill.
The promoter took to the stage - as detailed in the video below - to announce to the confused crowd that the show would not be taking place, urging them to keep their tickets.
"The show tonight has been cancelled," he said. "Liam has been taken ill, and while it is not serious, he is unable to perform tonight. A further statement will be made in the morning. The band apologise to all fans."
It is believed that it is the first time that the boyband - who are going on hiatus in March - have cancelled a gig in such a manner. They are also scheduled to play Belfast tomorrow night and Thursday, before travelling to Newcastle for a run of English dates at the weekend.
At the time of writing, his band members Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles and Niall Horan had tweeted their apologies to fans:
Deepest apologies to everyone at the show tonight in Belfast. Very disappointed, but unfortunately these things happen. We're very sorry. H
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) October 20, 2015
We're so so sorry for what happened tonight, it was out of our control ! Lots of love to Liam and thank you for being so understanding !
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) October 20, 2015
Deepest apologies to everyone at the show tonight in Belfast. Very disappointed, but unfortunately these things happen. We're very sorry. H
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) October 20, 2015
So sorry we have had to cancel tonight guys. Unfortunately these things happen... Thank you to all who came down tonight !
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) October 20, 2015
Click on the below video - via Facebook user Alex Graham - to watch the announcement being made:
