Olly Murs cancels two gigs hours before he's due onstage saying ‘I'm deeply sorry'
OLLY Murs has cancelled his concert in Birmingham tonight - hours before he was due on stage.
The 40-year-old was forced to pull out of a show in Glasgow last night after falling ill.
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And Olly took to Instagram this afternoon to tell fans he's still too unwell to perform.
He said: "To everyone in Manchester and Birmingham I'm deeply sorry but I am unfortunately going to have to cancel my shows there this weekend.
"I have contracted a respiratory infection and have been instructed to go on a strict 48 hour voice rest by the doctor to ensure no further damage to my vocal chords."
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