Olly Murs ‘deeply sorry’ to cancel UK gigs this weekend after vocal injury

Olly Murs has cancelled gigs in Manchester and Birmingham this weekend on doctors orders.

The 41-year-old former X Factor star was devastated last night when he had to cut his show in Glasgow, Scotland short after just 20 minutes in afte his voice gave out.

Now, he has confirmed the 15 Years of Hits tour won’t go continue this weekend as he has to ‘put his health first’.

In a heartbreaking Instagram post, he wrote: ‘To everyone in Manchester and Birmingham I’m deeply sorry but I am unfortunately going to have to cancel my shows there this weekend.

‘I have contracted a respiratory infection and have been instructed to go on a strict 48 hour voice rest by the doctor to ensure no further damage to my vocal chords.

‘I’ve been having the best time on this tour and I’m so sorry to let my fans down, I’m hoping to be fighting fit in a few days to finish this amazing 15 year celebratory tour with a bang.

The Dance With Me Tonight hitmaker confirmed that refunds will be directly applied from ‘point of purchase’ over the next week.

‘Sorry again for this, I love you guys and I think anyone that knows me knows how much I love being on stage and performing. I’m hurting big time.’

Olly also took the time to apologise again to his fans in Glasgow after being forced to leave the stage.

‘Never expected to be writing this today 😞,’ he began his post. ‘To everyone in Glasgow last night, I want to start by saying sorry. What happened last night has never happened to me before and I’m truly gutted and upset about it.

‘In 15years I’ve never had to leave the stage after 30minutes into a show, but my voice was failing me. I was panicking and worrying on what to do which gave me no choice but to address it.

‘The thought of upsetting people and letting you the fans down has hit me hard today. Speaking in front of you last night and seeing people upset was hard to see but from the bottom of my heart I’m sorry but I had to put my health first x’

How to get refunds for cancelled Olly Murs shows

Fans who will be missing out in Birmingham and Manchester this week will be automatically given refunds.

Olly explained in his Instagram statement: ‘All fans will be refunded directly from their point of purchase. This will happen automatically over the next week. X’

So the best plan is to sit tight, and get in touch with the site you used to buy your tickets if that’s not sorted by the end of next week.

For anyone who was at the Glasgow show that got cut short, Olly has already suggested a rescheduled show is on the cards.

He said: ‘We’ll sort out refunds for anyone that’s unhappy, but Glasgow, I will be back to see you guys soon. I’m so sorry. I’ll see you soon. I love you all.’

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