Huge comic CANCELS string of gigs after falling ill as he shares apology with gutted fans
A HUGE comic has apologised to fans after he was forced to cancel a string of gigs after falling ill.
The star in question has become one the most recognised comedians in the UK over the past decade.
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A top comedian has revealed has had to cancel a string of dates
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Rob Beckett has revealed he has been forced to cancel gigs on his comedy tour
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Rob is well known for her stand-up tours
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Rob shared this post where he apologises to fans
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news
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In a heartfelt message, he penned to fans: "Hello everyone, I'm so sorry but I'm not well and can't do the shows in Scotland this week.
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"The venue will be in touch but tickets remain valid for both shows.
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"I hate doing this, but I'm not well enough to give you the best show possible, but I look forward to seeing you all at the new shows."
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It comes after Rob recently told The Sun how
The comedian has been touring for years, but now wants to take a break to focus on his young family.
Speaking to us in March, the comedian said: "I'll still do stand up and local clubs and
charity
gigs but I'm going to take a break from touring until the kids are 16/17.
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"Then I'll do a big tour when they're sixth form and when they go to Uni, me and Lou are going to spend Feb and March in
Australia
bumming around.
"When I'm 50 I want to do a
psychology
degree."
Bafta hosts Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganatha kick off show with series of shock gags
Rob started doing stand-up comedy back in 2009 and won four
competitions
in his first year.
He made his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012, with his first solo show - Rob Beckett's
Summer
Holiday.
Since then he has become a household name and has a string of TV shows under his belt, as well as sell out tours.
The Essex funnyman married wife Louise in 2015 and they have two daughters together.
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Rob has become a household name over the past decade
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