One of the headliners of tonight's Manchester Pride Festival has pulled out just hours before hitting the stage.
Singer-songwriter and rapper Example was supposed to perform at MCR Pride Live this evening, alongside headliners Yungblud and Sigala.
But the musician, real name Elliot Gleave, has lost his voice and is no longer able to perform.
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He posted a video of himself on Twitter, with bleached blonde hair and a rainbow sweatshirt, and said: "Hi guys, erm, Elliot here. Or as my mum calls me, Example.
"I'm just really sorry to say, I've had to-, I was in Manchester this morning after Creamfields last night, but my voice is just absolutely f***ed from giving it my all last night at Creamfields.
"Please forgive me.
"It was probably one of the most exciting, biggest shows to come back to after so long away, and I gave it 110 per cent, and as a result my voice is f***ed - as you can hear.
"I can't even sing. So I won't be performing at Manchester Pride this evening, but have a lovely time.
"I had my t-shirt ready and everything! Enjoy yourself."
A spokesperson for Manchester Pride said: "Sadly we have been told that Example is unable to perform tonight because he has lost his voice.
"Annie Mac has kindly agreed to perform a longer set to keep the party going.
"We wish Example the very best and hope he has a speedy recovery."
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