Sir Tom Jones 'truly sorry' as he cancels two shows due to illness
Sir Tom has pushed back two concerts in the US on doctor's advice, due to "a bad case of the flu".
Sir Tom Jones has said he is “truly sorry” after postponing two upcoming concerts because of “a bad case of the flu”.
The 86-year-old singer from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, is currently touring on his Come Gather Round world tour.
He announced that his Monday show in Los Angeles and Tuesday’s concert in San Diego would be moved back, following doctor’s advice.
In a post on Instagram, he wrote: “Following doctor’s advice, I unfortunately have to reschedule tonight’s show in Los Angeles and tomorrow’s show in San Diego.”
The San Diego concert is now set for The Rady Shell, at Jacobs Park, on 3 November, while the Los Angeles date has been shifted to 4 November.
On Instagram, he wrote: “I’ve had a great time these last few weeks, completing 20 shows and singing for wonderful audiences across the USA, but unexpectedly I’ve been hit with a bad case of the flu.”
He added: “I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience caused. I look forward to seeing you all soon.
“All tickets for the original dates will remain valid. However, if customers are unable to attend the rescheduled dates, they are advised to contact their original point of purchase for a refund.”
The post appeared just hours before he was due to perform at the Greek Theatre, with the Los Angeles venue among those sending Sir Tom their best wishes.
The singer of It’s Not Unusual and What’s New Pussycat? recently made headlines after saying ITV had “made the decision” to “fire” him from The Voice UK coaching panel.
Sir Tom, who has been an on-off coach on the popular singing show since its 2012 launch, shared the news on Instagram last month, amid speculation that he had been “dropped” from its 2027 series.
The Delilah and She’s A Lady singer has earned three UK number one singles and four chart-topping albums over a career spanning more than six decades.
His honours include one Grammy, two Brits and an Ivor Novello; Sir Tom was also knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 for services to music.