Liam Payne says ‘it’s not the right time’ as he postpones South America tour after serious infection

Downcast Liam Payne has been forced to postpone his tour in South America after the 29-year-old was hospitalised due to a serious kidney infection.

The singer shared the news with his fans on Instagram, telling them doctors had advised him to focus on his health.

Payne said: “This is really the last news I wanted to tell you.” He then explained how he had been in hospital and doctors have told him to focus on his recovery.

He added: “Now is really not the right time to be out on the road as I try and recover from this.”