Louis Tomlinson World Tour: 'Walls' Singer Announces April & May Shows Are Postponed Due Coronavirus Outbreak

2 April 2020, 11:06 | Updated: 2 April 2020, 11:11

Louis Tomlinson has been forced to postpone his World Tour dates due to COVID-19.

Louis Tomlinson has announced his World Tour dates scheduled for April and May have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The One Direction star took to Twitter to make the announcement.

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He wrote: “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all of my tour dates for April & May 2020 are being rescheduled.

"I’m really gutted but of course the health and safety of all of my fans and tour crew needs to come first. I’ll be announcing the new dates very soon.

"Stay safe, Louis x"

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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all of my tour dates for April & May 2020 are being rescheduled. I’m really gutted but of course the health and safety of all of my fans and tour crew needs to come first. I’ll be announcing the new dates very soon. Stay safe, Louis x

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The ‘Two of Us’ singer announced he was heading out on a huge world tour at the beginning of 2020.

“Been waiting for this moment since I started my solo career," he wrote.

He added: “Can't wait to see you all on tour. There are also a few more dates going up at a later date.

“Thanks for everything. Here we go!”

Louis kicked off the tour in Barcelona and was then supposed to be heading to the likes of Berlin and Paris. However, those shows have now been postponed.

It is unclear if his dates in the UK will go ahead, but we'll keep you posted.

UK TOUR DATES

March 24 - London, Roundhouse

March 26 - Glasgow, O2 Academy

March 27 - Doncaster, Doncaster Dome

March 28 - Manchester, O2 Apollo

Fans have been left devastated by the news but have insisted they 'understand'.

One wrote: "It isn't your fault Louis. It is out of everyone's control. I cannot believe this has happened either. Sending you so so much love, always x."

Another added: "I'm so sorry Louis you were so excited for this! It's still gonna be Epic just a few months late."

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