- Rod Stewart cancelled his concert in Chula Vista, California, citing an acute upper respiratory infection and laryngitis, just hours before he was due to perform.
- The 81-year-old singer posted an Instagram video the following day showing him travelling to Boston with his sons to watch Switzerland play in the FIFA World Cup.
- This post sparked anger among fans who had planned to attend the cancelled concert, with many questioning his health claims given his subsequent travel.
- Disappointed fans expressed their frustration online, highlighting the inconvenience and expense they incurred, and accusing Stewart of being “tone deaf” and “insensitive”.
- Stewart later shared a picture from the empty venue, stating he was “feeling much better” but his voice was “not”, and promised to try and reschedule the show.
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