One Direction Are ‘Very Disappointed’ To Cancel Their First Concert In Five Years 

One Direction Are ‘Very Disappointed’ To Cancel Their First Concert In Five Years

Liam Payne has \'taken ill,\' but don\'t worry -- it\'s \'not serious.\'

One Direction were forced to cancel their On The Road Again tour date in Belfast, Ireland on Tuesday (Oct. 20) minutes before the foursome were set to hit the stage due to an illness suffered by Liam Payne. This was the first show the band has cancelled in five years.

A very brave man took the stage to break the news to the thousands of Directioners who had already piled in to the SSE Arena where the group was set to perform the first of three nights at the venue.

#Video Tonight's announcement about the show being cancelled pic.twitter.com/c2sPN66ArH

“Unfortunately, the show tonight has been cancelled as Liam has been taken ill and while it’s not serious, he is unable to perform tonight,” the representative said to stunned crowd. “Fans have been asked to hold on to their tickets and there will be a further statement tomorrow. The band apologise to their fans and wish Liam well as soon as possible.”

Unfortunately One Direction have had to cancel tonight's concert in Belfast. Liam has been taken suddenly (cont) https://t.co/oMtSdxlRrL

— Simon Jones (@simonjonespr) October 20, 2015

Harry Styles took to Twitter shortly after the announcement to say that he was “very disappointed” they had to cancel the show, but that “these things happen.”

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

Louis echoed those sentiments saying that the cancellation was “out of our control,” but to send some love to Liam.

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

Here’s a look inside the venue before the announcement where Directioners had their glow sticks ready.

Thousands of One Direction fans devastated as concert's cancelled last minute in Belfast. Photo via Anna McCleave. pic.twitter.com/lo8QpncgHG

— Barra Best (@barrabest) October 20, 2015

— GOT A SHOW TODAY (@OTRABBEY) October 20, 2015

I know it must be so hard to be at the Belfast Show right now but please send Liam all of your love because him being better is top priority

— mitchy is a studybee (@siriusljp) October 20, 2015

Get well soon sunshine, I love you so much @Real_Liam_Payne #GetWellSoonLiam pic.twitter.com/CDOiuBrgzD

And one fan even made a new Twitter account as a result of his illness saying that the Directioners need their “batman back.”

We need our batman back, we miss you already #GetWellSoonLiam pic.twitter.com/goviDOPXJQ

Christina Garibaldi has been an on-camera reporter for MTV News since 2011. When not interviewing or writing about her favorite stars, she keeps herself busy with baby animal videos and boy bands.