Worried Tom Jones fans receive update after 85-year-old singer was forced to cancel gig at the last minute
The 85-year-old singer was forced to cancel a show in Germany at the last minute on Tuesday after falling ill.
The concert in Bremen has been rescheduled for Monday night, the day after his Discovery Festival date at the Dundee Waterfront.
The venue organisers have reassured ticketholders the show will go on, saying: "We have no concerns ahead of Tom Jones's show on Sunday 27 July.'
The Voice star has been wrestling with an upper respiratory infection and apologised for postponing his Bremen gig at such short notice.
In a statement, he said: "Hello to all the fans in Bremen. Unfortunately, I must postpone my show this evening, as I've contracted an upper respiratory infection that needs treatment and rest.
"I know this is really disappointing and will cause inconvenience to you all, and I'm very sorry about that.
"But the show will now go ahead on Monday 28th July, so I look forward to seeing you then. All tickets will remain valid for the re-scheduled date.
"Until then, thank you for your understanding. Love, Tom."
Disappointed fans wished the singer Sexbomb singer a speedy recovery.
One wrote on X: "I always keep u n my prayers. 24/7 so now u have 2 listen 2 ur body and just slooow down…much [love heart emoji] 4 u Sir.
Another added: "Take care of yourself get well soon."
A third tweeted: "Get well very soon Sir Tom xx."
Sir Tom is currently touring Europe and has more shows in the UK and Spain coming up.
Last year, he spoke about how grateful he is to still be performing after more than 60 years in the music business.
He told The Mirror: "Well, thank God my voice is still working. I am 83 years old. I mean I can't believe it, but it is true.
"When I am singing I am like, 'How the hell is this coming out of me?' Honestly.
"If the voice was not there I am sure I would be going 'Urgh, I don't want to do so many shows' but I love it as the voice is still working!'
Later this year, Tom will film an episode of BBC One's In My Own Words, telling his life story.
An insider said: 'The new BBC Arts series made a big impression when it first aired last year, bagging some seriously credible names to profile.
'And they've performed the same feat for the follow-up season, drawing some of the biggest stars from the entertainment and creative industries.
'Though they'll have to come up with some formidable talent to top having Sir Tom on the line-up.
"A look back at his incredible life will certainly make for interesting viewing for a generation of fans of The Voice, who only know him as a mentor on the show.
'They'll probably be completely stunned when they see his incredible career outlined in detail, from singing with Elvis Presley to recording the themes for James Bond films.'
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