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Tiffany Wallis

Rita Ora forced to pull out of gig last-minute after falling ill

Singing sensation Rita Ora took to Instagram on Thursday to tell fans she was forced to pull out of her Berlin show after falling ill just hours before.

The former X Factor judge, 28, was scheduled to perform at a free Amazon event in Berlin, Germany, last night.

The Let You Love Me starlet took to her Instagram stories with an emotional post, admitting the decision not to perform was 'taken out of her hands'.

She sadly wrote: "I am so sad to have to announce that I've woken up today poorly and have been ordered by doctors to miss the amazon event today.

Rita Ora took to Instagram on Thursday to tell fans she was forced to pull out of her Berlin show after falling ill just hours before (mirror.co.uk)

"I've been looking forward to seeing you all so much!"

Rita continued: "It is a decision that has been taken out of my hands and I am so sorry to not be there.

"Nothing makes me happier than performing and seeing my incredible fans and not being able to do that is devastating.

"You all mean the world to me."

The former X Factor judge, 28, was scheduled to perform at a free Amazon event in Berlin, Germany (Instagram)
Keen not to disappoint fans, Amazon bosses drafted in former One Direction singer Liam Payne (Instagram)

The songstress finished by telling her fans she loved them and thanking them for their constant support.

Keen not to disappoint fans, Amazon bosses drafted in former One Direction singer Liam Payne to fill their Rita void.

Rita, who has been busy filming the modern remake of Oliver! in recent days, appeared totally heartbroken to be cancelling her appearance at the concert.

Rita is set to star as the Artful Dodger in the remake of Charles Dicken's enduring classic Oliver! (Instagram)

The star is set to star as the Artful Dodger in the remake of Charles Dicken's enduring classic Oliver! - Twist.

Other famous faces joining Rita in the highly-anticipated movie are comedian David Walliams and Sir Michael Caine, who will play Fagin.

Rita's concert cancellation also comes after the star's mum made headlines as she stepped out in a glitzy gold dress (Instagram)

Rita's concert cancellation also comes after the as she stepped out in a glitzy gold Stella McCartney dress.

The singer's 55-year-old mum Vera recently headed to an exclusive Cartier event with her daughter in London and turned heads with her glamorous look.

Vera also posted one of her and Rita together, which she captioned with a message saying she's proud as punch of her superstar daughter.

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