Zayn Malik became the first former One Direction member to venture back on stage following the death of Liam Payne in October. No direct mention was made of his late bandmate during his set, but Zayn departed the stage to a projection displaying Liam’s name,

Zayn Malik has paid tribute to his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne at the first show of his rescheduled Stairway To The Sky tour in Leeds following his death.

Zayn Malik has shared an emotional on-stage tribute to former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne in his first performance since the 31-year-old's death.