Sir Tom Jones has been forced to postpone two concerts in the United States after coming down with a bad case of the flu.
The Welsh singer confirmed the news on social media, announcing that his planned performances in Los Angeles and San Diego would no longer go ahead as scheduled.
The two shows have now been rescheduled for November 3 and 4, with the singer assuring fans that he hopes to return to the stage soon.
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Taking to Instagram, Tom explained that he had been enjoying his recent run of performances before falling ill.
“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 wrote.
“Following doctor’s advice, I unfortunately have to reschedule tonight’s show in Los Angeles and tomorrow’s show in San Diego.”
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The concerts will now take place at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego on Tuesday, November 3, followed by a performance at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 4.
Tom apologised to fans who had been looking forward to seeing him perform and acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the changes.
He also confirmed that anyone unable to attend the rescheduled dates would be able to request a refund.
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The postponements come after a busy few weeks for the 85-year-old performer, who has continued to tour and perform for audiences across the United States.
Best known for hits including It's Not Unusual, What's New Pussycat? and Delilah, Tom has enjoyed a career spanning more than six decades, remaining a popular live performer with audiences around the world.
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He also continues to attract new generations of fans through his music and television appearances, including his long-running role as a coach on The Voice UK.
For now, fans will have to wait a little longer to see the legendary singer back on stage in California, with both concerts now scheduled for early November.
