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Olly Murs has posted a health update after he was forced to cancel a live show at the last minute. The star, who has had hits with “Heart Skips a Beat” and coming to fame on The X Factor, spoke out about missing the concert in Dubai.
The 40-year-old artist was to perform at Bla Bla Dubai on Friday, February 21. But hours before the performance, he was forced to withdraw due to a throat infection. Murs posted on Instagram to make the announcement to his followers, saying, “To all here in Dubai, regretfully due to doctor’s instruction I am being forced to cancel tonight’s show at Bla-Bla due to a throat infection. I’m absolutely devastated. I look forward to getting back ASAP and will post new date details as soon as possible! Olly x.”
The next day, he gave another update, sharing a serious selfie with the caption, “A man with a broken voice. Gutted Dubai, I’ll be back.” Fans filled the comments with words of encouragement, wishing him a quick recovery and regretting that they had missed the show.
Murs’ Dubai concert ticket had been on sale prior to the incident at a 20% discount. Although disrupted, he made an assurance to his fans that he will come back as soon as possible, and details of the rescheduling would be made known.
This is not the first time that Murs has cancelled a performance due to unforeseen occurrences. He was forced to pull out of a gig last year where he was to headline for Take That because of unforeseen flight delays. That left fans disappointed, although a surprise replacement rescued the show. Daniel Rooney, a pub singer from the local area, was found by Scottish host Ross King and suggested to Take That’s Gary Barlow as a last-minute replacement for Murs.
Murs had documented his battle with flight delays on Instagram as he tried to get to the show in Glasgow. He told fans about his disappointment, writing, “Sorry to all at the @takethat show tonight in Glasgow, sadly I won’t be making it. I’ve been at London Heathrow from 11am today for my flight but after a few delays (see my Instagram) and then a cabin crew issue, our @British_Airways flight was cancelled!”
Despite the setback, Murs did everything he could to salvage the situation. Determined not to miss all of his scheduled performances, he embarked on a six-hour car journey to Glasgow for the weekend shows. “Don’t think I’ve ever missed a gig before, am so annoyed! But am now in a car heading up for our 6hr journey for the Saturday and Sundays show right now,” he added.
Take That’s UK tour had been very much anticipated among fans, and Murs would be joining the band for several performances. As much as he missed the performance at Glasgow was disappointing, he made sure to make it to the subsequent nights, compensating for the missed show.
Murs has established a reputation for his commitment to live shows, and his recent illness is a rare interruption in an otherwise brutal touring schedule. The artist has maintained high-energy performances and enjoys a devoted fan base that admires his work ethic. His illness is a reminder of the compromises artists make when balancing exhausting touring schedules.
In spite of these periodic glitches, Murs is still a favorite among the fans. His connection with his audience on and off stage has earned him the position of one of the most popular performers of his generation. As he recuperates, his fans are looking forward to hearing news of his postponed Dubai concert.
With his usual optimism and resilience, Murs will most probably return stronger than ever. Fans will have to wait for just a little while longer to see him perform, but his assurance of coming back soon keeps the anticipation burning.
