John Barrowman has been forced to cancel his Bristol Hippodrome show after being 'rushed to hospital' with a neck injury.
The entertainer was due to kick off his eight-date 'Fabulous Christmas' tour at the city centre theatre tonight (November 30).
The tour was announced earlier this year to celebrate 30 years in show business and to coincide with the release of his latest album.
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But a statement has been shared on the Hippodrome's Twitter page explaining that the show has been cancelled after the 52-year-old, who made the final three in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here last year, sustained a 'severe neck injury'.
The statement, written by Mr Barrowman, reads: "I'm devastated to have to tell you that due to severe neck injury, which has made it impossible for me to sing and move, I've been rushed to hospital for a diagnosis.
"The Doctors have advised me to not perform this weekend while I try and recover, so I've had to make the very difficult decision to cancel my performances at the Bristol Hippodrome on Saturday 30th November and at the SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, on Sunday 1st December.
"I am so dissapointed (sic) and upset as I was looking forward to seeing you all, I feel I am letting everyone down, but it's simply not possible for me to do the show in my current condition."
What to do if you have tickets
The statement goes on to say that people who purchased tickets to the Bristol show can be transferred to the concert at Oxford New Theatre on Saturday, December 14.
Those who cannot make this date will be issued with a refund.
For more information, call ATG Tickets on 03330 096 690.
