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Metro
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Olly Murs makes defiant return to the stage after being forced to axe gigs
Olly Murs is back in action after an unexpected bout of illness forced him to cancel a string of shows. The pop star, 41, has been performing across the country with his 15 Years of Hits Tour, supported by boy band Blue and celebrating his music career since rising to fame on The X Factor in 2009. However, disaster struck on Thursday night when Olly had to abandon his gig in Glasgow midway through, having performed for just 20 minutes before making a crushing announcement to the packed arena. The Dear Darlin' hitmaker told the crowd: 'My voice has gone.' Just after battling through Kiss Me Like You Mean It, he explained to the OVO Hydro crowd: 'This has never happened to me before, but you can hear my voice is going.' Olly apologised profusely, promising refunds and admitting he wouldn't want to carry on and risk 'ruining' the show for those who paid to see him. 'That's so unlike me, so I just wanna say sorry from the bottom of my heart,' he added. We've teamed up with SXSW London to give away two pairs of Music Festival Wristbands valid for 2-7 June 2025. Headliners include Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, Brit Award-winning artist Mabel, Crystal Castles's Alice Glass, and East London-based R&B artist NAO, plus emerging talent set to perform at showcase acts around Shoreditch. Click here to find out more about SXSW London's incredible events and how to enter to be in with a chance to win, or simply enter your details using the form below. *T&Cs apply. You have until midnight on Sunday 25th May 2025 to enter. Good luck! * Open to legal residents of Great Britain (excluding Northern Ireland) aged 18 or over. Promotion opens at 06:01 BST on 13 May 2025 and closes at 23:59 BST on 25 May 2025. The promotion is free to enter; however internet access is required. Entrant must visit and when prompted by the form, submit their name, email, telephone number, date of birth and postcode. Acceptance of the terms and conditions (by ticking the relevant checkbox) is necessary to enter the promotion. 1 entry per person. 1 prize available per person. There will be two (2) winners. Each winner will win two (2) Full Week (6 days) Music Festival Wristbands (each such wristband worth £99) granting secondary access to Official SXSW London Music Festival showcases valid from 2 until 7 June 2025. Proof of age and photographic ID is required for entry (18+). The prize, including entry and attendance at SXSW, is subject to and governed by the SXSW's full ticket terms and conditions here. Full T&Cs apply, see here. The next day, Olly had more bad news for his millions of followers, taking to Instagram to confirm he had to cancel his concerts in Manchester and Birmingham 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 [sic]', his caption read. 'I've been having the best time on this tour and I'm so sorry to let my fans down, I'm hoping to be fighting fit in a few days to finish this amazing 15 year celebratory tour with a bang.' Stars including Alexandra Burke and Duncan James wished Olly well after he admitted scrapping his gigs was 'hurting big time' since he loves performing so much. But thankfully, tonight he was back with a vengeance, having teased the gig in the iconic venue hours earlier on social media. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Taking to Insta with a snap outside the O2, an excitable Olly wrote: 'It's. Not. Over. Yet!! 🙌🏻 😎 o2 I'm here! See you tonight ✌🏻' He was quickly inundated with supportive messages, with @jessbellmon commenting: 'So glad you're feeling better ❤️ tonight is gonna be special 🤪' 'Glad youre feeling better!! Have a great show tonight ❤️', echoed @mica_sky. 'He's back!! Never doubted ya! Hope you're feeling better Murs – smash it tonight 🥳🥳🥳', wrote @ Olly also took to his Story after soundchecking the show, saying in a video message: 'I can't tell ya how mad it's been the last 48 hours, 60 hours, since Glasgow. 'Obviously, it's not been great, but I've been voice-resting, I've been dosing up on all my tablets, and getting as much into me as possible, all my vitamins, and I've just completed soundcheck, everything's sounding great, I'm feeling great, and I'm back in this gorgeous arena, arguably one of the best in the world. More Trending 'Can't wait for tonight. Thanks for all the love and the support from everyone. Again, really sorry about the last few shows, but I'm feeling great tonight. I'm back, my voice is back, and it's not over yet!' The Troublemaker singer will now be hoping to maintain his tip-top health to complete a run of summer shows, performing in Brighton next week before upcoming gigs at various festivals. He previously took on a tough training regime ahead of the tour, telling wife Amelia – who is pregnant with their second child together – that he wanted to get into the 'best shape of his life' before hitting the road. Olly then wowed his fans with his transformation, having truly bulked up and toned his physique with the help of a personal trainer for 12 weeks. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Women prefer Olly Murs before, men prefer after — this is why
RTÉ News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Olly Murs abandons Glasgow concert over voice struggles
Singer Olly Murs has walked off stage at his show in Glasgow amid struggles with his voice. The Troublemaker singer left the Ovo Hydro venue just six songs into his set on Thursday night. In a video posted to Instagram stories, the 41-year-old offered his audience an apology "from the bottom of my heart", telling fans he was "so sorry". "I've never done this in 15 years," he said. "Most of the time, as singers, you can get through it if your voice is not 100%. "I walked out tonight thinking my voice is great, maybe felt a little bit run down. But I didn't think I couldn't do the show or I wouldn't have come out otherwise." The Up singer said he would see a doctor later that evening ahead of shows in Manchester, Birmingham and London over the weekend. "It's unfair for you guys who spent all that money to come and see me, you deserve the best show," he said. "Hopefully, I can recover from this." The Essex-born singer rose to prominence on the sixth series of the X-Factor in 2009. His self-titled debut album, released the following year, was certified double platinum. Murs's most recent album, Marry Me, was released in 2022. The Dear Darlin' singer is set to play at The Marquee in Cork on Sunday July 13. He played in Dublin's 3Arena last month.
Metro
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Olly Murs abandons live show just 20 minutes in: 'I can't go on'
Olly Murs left the stage after just five songs tonight, telling the packed arena that he 'couldn't go on' due to ill health. The 2009 X Factor star has been performing across the country with his 15 Years of Hits tour, supported by boyband Blue. Olly, 41, is famous for his energetic concerts, bursting with cheeky dance moves and all his upbeat tunes, from Dance With Me Tonight to Troublemaker. However, while on stage in Glasgow, Scotland, this evening, he had to make an unfortunate announcement just 20 minutes into the gig. In footage obtained by The Sun, the Dear Darlin' hitmaker can be heard telling the sold-out venue: 'My voice has gone.' Just after battling through Kiss Me Like You Mean It, he explained to the OVO Hydro crowd: 'This has never happened to me before, but you can hear my voice is going. 'I wouldn't wanna continue on and just ruin it for you guys because it's a really great show. I'm really proud of this whole production and how it's looking, how it's sounding, and for some reason, five songs in, my voice is going. 'That's so unlike me, so I just wanna say sorry from the bottom of my heart.' Olly continued: 'I don't wanna upset you guys; I'm so sorry. 'We'll sort out refunds for anyone that's unhappy, but Glasgow, I will be back to see you guys soon. I'm so sorry. I'll see you soon. I love you all.' 'That's the best I can do, so sorry,' he concluded, the audience applauding while he left backstage. Thousands of fans paid upwards of £57 for tickets to Olly's show, which marked his second night at the venue before playing in Manchester tomorrow. One crestfallen fan told the Scottish Sun after his exit: 'We were just getting into it after catching Blue as the support act. 'He sang five songs, then suddenly stopped. He said he'd figure something out, but before we knew it, we were being told to leave. 'There was still at least an hour left—now we don't know what to do with ourselves!' Taking to social media after news of Olly's premature departure began circulating, other fans didn't seem hopeful about his tour continuing, with dates also scheduled for Birmingham, London, and Brighton over the coming days. 'Won't be seeing Olly Murs on Sunday I fear', wrote @cloe_elizabeth1 on X. 'I'm legit so worried! Hope he is ok through. Been to every tour in the last 15 years!', replied @AmyPMarie. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'Olly Murs cut his show short tonight, he only did 5 songs apparently, then looked a bit poorly. Hope he's okay!', tweeted @LittleMeThatter. Urging those criticising Olly to be kind, @katieelizabethx also wrote: 'People moaning at Olly Murs for leaving the stage after 5 songs are acting like they've never had a sick day. I understand it's gutting, but health always comes first. Have a bit of empathy.' Unfortunately, this is the second time Olly's tour has been struck by sickness, as the singer had to cancel two shows last month when a stomach bug 'ripped through' his band. He was also forced to scrap a gig in Dubai in February due to a throat infection, which struck him down at the last minute, and had to be replaced as Take That's opener last spring. Olly, who is currently expecting a second child with wife Amelia Tank, worked hard to get in tip-top shape ahead of touring. More Trending Sharing his results via social media before hitting the road, the pop star revealed he had been 'shredding' in the gym for 12 weeks, allowing him to build muscle and transform his physique. Olly's biggest cheerleader, aka his wife, was keen to shower him with compliments, taking to her Insta Story with: 'When he told me he was going to get in the best shape yet for this tour he was not wrong!! 'And there were no shortcuts here… just discipline, hard work and training like a beast. 'So proud of you darlin and can't wait to see you do what you do best whilst looking like something out of Men's Health magazine.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Olly Murs asks 'shall I go?' as he's booed by crowd after on-stage admission MORE: Women prefer Olly Murs before, men prefer after — this is why
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Devastated Olly Murs reveals he's been forced to cancel gigs at short notice as he apologises for ‘letting fans down'
OLLY Murs has revealed he's been forced to cancel two UK gigs. The pop star apologised to fans with tickets to his Hull and Brighton arena shows in a statement after a stomach bug had "ripped through" his band. Advertisement 5 Olly Murs has been forced to cancel two gigs due to illness Credit: Getty 5 Olly said he hated letting his fans down Credit: Instagram He wrote: "I hate that I have to write this & really so sorry to let you guys down, but unfortunately, we are having to reschedule our next two shows in Brighton & Hull . "The gastroenteritis bug I had last night is currently ripping through our band and crew, which makes it impossible to put on a show for you. We'll be taking a break for 48 hours to ensure everyone can be fit and healthy for the remainder of the tour. "Thank you for understanding and we're working hard to bring you news of our rescheduled dates as soon as we can. "Love Olly x." Advertisement READ MORE ON OLLY MURS He previously However, Olly, 40, was soon back in action and launched a new radio show on Heart with his best pal Mark Wright . Last week, he Speaking to pal Mark - who Advertisement Most read in Music Exclusive Breaking Exclusive "It's been really exciting news for us both. A shock, we didn't expect it to happen this quick, but just yeah, amazing." He added: "We just want to grow our little family." Olly Murs reveals he and wife Amelia are expecting their second child as he shares sweet family clip Mark exclaimed: "You should be so proud of yourselves. "You're the best mum and dad ever to Maddie, and the fact you're doing it again, giving her a little sibling, is just sensational." Advertisement He added: "I love you mate, and I love the whole family, and I'm just buzzing for you." Olly and Amelia The former X Factor finalist shared a candid video clip to his 4.8million followers on Instagram . The short black and white video showed the star on a country walk with his wife and daughter. Advertisement Madison wore a jacket emblazoned with the words "Big sis", while Amelia held Polaroids from her pregnancy scan. Olly captioned the post: "We're so egg-cited to share this..… Another Baby Murs on the way." 5 Olly is set to become a father again Credit: instagram/ 5 He revealed his exciting news in a candid post on Instagram with his wife Amelia Credit: Instagram Advertisement 5 The Dear Darlin' hitmaker presents a radio show with his pal Mark Wright Credit: Supplied
Metro
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Olly Murs debuts unreal image transformation after announcing baby news
As he gears up to become a dad for the second time, pop star Olly Murs has been hard at work in the gym. The Dear Darlin' hitmaker recently announced that he and wife Amelia are expecting another baby together. Olly, 40, and Amelia, 32, welcomed daughter Madison last May, with the X Factor alum sharing on Good Friday that their firstborn is to become a big sister later this year. But in the meantime, Olly has a nationwide tour to complete, performing to thousands of fans with his impressive discography of hits. In preparation for the gigs, which begin in Plymouth this week and end in London next month, the Troublemaker singer has been working hard on his physique. Wowing fans with his transformation, Olly debuted his buff body to his 4.8million followers on Monday, writing that he's 'pumped' to get out on the road. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In a video posted on Instagram, he was captured working up a sweat in the gym, doing pull-ups, boxing, cycling, and lifting weights. His T-shirt discarded, Olly proudly boasted a toned abdomen and bulging biceps, looking much more 'shredded' than he did 12 weeks ago. His nutritionist, Greg, also posted a side-by-side of Olly's progress, having captured his body pre-training plan and after three months of healthy eating and 'discipline'. The caption read: '12 weeks to shredded and pumped!! 'What a privilege to work with @ollymurs , super talented but more so super disciplined in every aspect of his life. 'This was such a great journey and on to the tour we go fuelling him whilst he entertain the world [sic]'. Expressing his gratitude, Olly added in the comments: ''You can't out train a diet' consistency is key 🔑 in every department! Greg is the man!! 💪🏻' Fans were also keen to heap praise on Olly for his efforts, with @l.i.n.g_official writing: 'Well done Olly 👏 fair play it feels amazing doesn't it full of proudness and confidence and all that work has paid off!' 'OMG that's fantastic 👏', praised @sniktaw71. 'Epic transformation 👏', declared @jbardsley85. Olly's biggest cheerleader – aka wife Amelia – was also keen to shower him with compliments, taking to her Insta Story with: 'When he told me he was going to get in the best shape yet for this tour he was not wrong!! 'And there were no shortcuts here… just discipline, hard work and training like a beast. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'So proud of you darlin and can't wait to see you do what you do best whilst looking like something out of Men's Health magazine.' Olly reposted her words, adding jokingly: 'Haha thanks for putting up with me making a mess in the kitchen'. More Trending His image transformation comes after Olly reflected on the first few weeks of Amelia's second pregnancy. Chatting to buddy Mark Wright on their Heart Radio show, he said on Saturday: 'Mate, it's been… You know when you have those weeks where you just can't tell anyone? 'It's been really exciting news for us both. A shock. We didn't expect it to happen this quick, but [it's] just amazing. We just want to grow our little family.' Olly and bodybuilder Amelia first met while going to the same gym and tied the knot in 2023. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
