James Arthur cancels Leeds First Direct Arena show at the last minute

James Arthur was in hospital after cancelling his Leeds First Direct Arena show hours before he was due to perform.
By Joe Cooper
Published 12th Mar 2020, 18:53 BST
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The former X-Factor star was due to go on stage on Wednesday, March 11, but pulled out at the last minute after losing his voice.

In a statement released on Twitter, Arthur explained: "I was losing my voice last night in Glasgow and want to be able to deliver my best performance at all shows, and so regretfully I need to reschedule tonight’s show in Leeds to Monday 16th March.

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"I’m so sorry and I hope you can all still come along! Tickets for tonight’s show will be valid."

James Arthur performs during the finals of "The Voice of Germany" on November 10, 2019 in Berlin, Germany (Photo: Adam Berry/Getty Images).James Arthur performs during the finals of "The Voice of Germany" on November 10, 2019 in Berlin, Germany (Photo: Adam Berry/Getty Images).
James Arthur performs during the finals of "The Voice of Germany" on November 10, 2019 in Berlin, Germany (Photo: Adam Berry/Getty Images).

Refunds are also available from the point of purchase for those who cannot make the new date.

Arthur, 32, later posted a picture from his hospital bed on Instagram.

He wrote: "With the way I sing and perform being so high intensity and the fact I’m prone to respiratory stuff means these things happen occasionally but it only lasts a couple days before I get it back.

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"Newcastle, Manchester and the rescheduled Leeds show will 100000% go ahead so do not worry about that!

"I just need 48hrs voice rest. I’m sorry I could’ve come out and mimed for 1hr45 but I have integrity and it would be a waste of your money! Love and respect."

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