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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Olly Murs speaks out after abrupt ending to Glasgow show
Pop singer Olly Murs has apologised to fans after he was forced to walk offstage mid-performance. Guests at the singer's show in Glasgow were gutted after he cancelled the concert, held at the 14,000-capacity OVO Hydro, on Thursday evening (22 May) approximately 20 minutes into the set. Posting to Instagram Stories shortly after the show ended, Murs said he was 'so sorry' that he'd had to walk off. 'I've never done this in 15 years,' he said. Murs, 40, said that he had walked on at the beginning of the concert believing his voice was 'great', despite feeling a little rundown. 'I didn't think I couldn't do the show, because I wouldn't have come out there otherwise,' he continued. 'So to walk off after six songs, as I said I'm so sorry… as you can probably hear in my voice, it sounded rubbish, and it's unfair for you guys that have spent all that money to come and see me, you deserve the best show, and me being at my best.' In a second update, Murs said he was seeing a doctor on Thursday evening (22 May) and would let fans know the latest regarding his scheduled shows over the weekend. He is due to perform tonight (Friday 23 May) at the AO Arena in Manchester, with shows to follow at the bp pulse Live in Birmingham on Saturday (24 May), and London's O2 Arena on Sunday (25 May). Murs has suffered similar issues in the past, including in February when he was forced to cancel a performance in Dubai hours before going onstage, due to a throat infection. Last year, flight delays caused him to cancel a gig supporting pop band Take That, with a local pub singer chosen to replace him. Murs rose to national fame after competing on the sixth series ofThe X Factorin 2009, where he finished as a runner-up before signing a record deal with RCA and Sony Music. After a string of top 10 albums and hit singles, Murs signed a new deal with EMI Records and released his seventh album, Marry Me, in 2022, which charted at No 1 in the UK. Earlier this month, he hit out at a debate surrounding his physique after a photograph of his fitness transformation went viral. The 'Heart Skips a Beat' singer revealed that he had taken part in a 12-week diet and exercise regimen that saw him lose weight and gain more muscle. 'I wouldn't normally comment on stuff like this but from what I've seen I just want to say that this journey at the start of the year was for many personal reasons and not one of them was to spark a debate and divide opinions,' he wrote in a post on Instagram. He shared a picture of a Daily Mail newspaper with the headline: 'Bad luck Olly! Women prefer your 'huggable dad bod' to the muscles you got in the gym.' 'So, it's very disappointing to see this kind of reporting! Big love to everyone who's been kind and to anyone out there improving themselves and making adjustments to their wellbeing. Love to you all, keep it up! Ignore the noise!'
Extra.ie
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Olly Murs sends apology to fans after walking off stage 20 minutes into Glasgow gig
Singer Olly Murs had a night to forget in Glasgow as he was forced to bow out after little more than 20 minutes on stage. Murs left the 14,000-capacity OVO Hydro in Glasgow just six songs into his setlist. Having sought medical assistance, Murs is now recovering and has sent a message to fans updating them on his well-being and plans for future tour dates. Pic: GMCD He will be seeking doctor's advice ahead of making decisions on further shows in Manchester, Birmingham and London this weekend. 'Glasgow, I'm so sorry that I had to walk off after six songs and cancel the show,' he said on Instagram Stories. 'Most of the time, as singers, you can get through it if your voice is not 100%. 'But I walked out tonight thinking my voice is great, I 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. Olly Murs. Pic: GMCD 'As you can probably hear from my voice, it just sounded rubbish. 'And it's unfair for you guys who spent all that money to come and see me, you deserve the best show, and me being at my best. Hopefully I can recover from this.' Murs finished as a runner-up on X-Factor back in 2008 before going on to establish a successful jaunt into pop music, with chart-topping hits such as Troublemaker and Heart Skips a Beat releasing during the noughties.
Perth Now
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Olly Murs: Save Me 'is a new Murs era'
Olly Murs is entering a new "era" in his pop career. The 41-year-old star is debuting his new single, 'Save Me', during his ongoing tour of the UK, and Olly has suggested that the song is reflective on a new chapter in his career. The chart-topping singer - who first found fame on 'The X Factor' back in 2009 - told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "I sing my new single on the tour. It's called 'Save Me'. "It's a bold statement but the industry has changed so much with streaming, so with this song I wanted to go back to basics. I wanted my fans to hear the song before anyone else." Despite this, Olly - who married Amelia Tank in 2023 - actually feels anxious about performing the new song for his fans. The pop star explained: "It's been nerve-racking because no one has heard but I'm so confident with the song - I wanted to do it. "It's about going on a night out after having a row with the missus and it goes horribly wrong." Olly feels excited about the "new Murs era". The 'Heart Skips a Beat' hitmaker said: "The song is a new Murs era. But I'm secretly excited about it." Olly is also determined to deliver value for money for his fans. The singer has developed a loyal fanbase over the years and he's promising to give them "fun, music and a laugh" during the tour. Olly - who is performing at some of the UK's best known venues during the tour, including The O2 in London - shared: "I'm an entertainer and I want you to have a good time. "I'd like to think my fans know that when they buy a ticket to come see me, they know what they're getting - fun, music and a laugh. "There is a trust I will deliver and I think with some artists, you're not sure if they are going to turn up and deliver. "I think what I've done over the last 15 years is show people that I can entertain. "I love doing what I do, and you guys are here with me to enjoy it."
Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Pop star Olly Murs: I'm so boring on tour
Olly Murs has become "so boring" when he's on tour. The pop star has embraced a health-conscious lifestyle in recent years, and Olly maintains his discipline even when he's on the road. The singer - who turned 41 on May 14 - told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "I didn't even have a bite of my birthday cake. "I'm so boring on tour - no desserts or alcohol because it affects the way I perform and train. And I want to deliver the best performances. "When I first started out I tried to go out in every city, then I realised that just doesn't work." Olly will be apart from his wife Amelia and Madison, their baby, while he's on tour. But the 'Heart Skips a Beat' hitmaker feels "very lucky" to have such a supportive partner. He said: "She would come, of course, but on tour I wouldn't be able to spend time with her. "She's at home, heavily pregnant and has a 13-month old so it's been hard on her. "I know I have the most incredible wife, I feel very lucky." In April, Olly revealed that he was in the "best shape of [his] life". The chart-topping star admitted to being like an "excited little puppy" in the early years of his pop career, but Olly is now feeling happier and healthier than ever. Speaking about his tour preparations, Olly - who released his self-titled debut album back in 2010 - told the BBC: "It's a bit mental really, there's a lot of strain so I'm just building the muscles and figuring out what I'm going to say, what I'm going to do. "I care so much about how it looks, how the fans will perceive it and what the set's going to be like and I just want it to be great for everyone." Olly feels he's actually become much calmer and more relaxed in recent years. He explained: "Over the years you become more experienced, calmer, and you realise you need to relax. "I do feel like I'm in the best shape of my life at the moment. I really hope when fans see me on this tour they'll be surprised and be like 'wow, Olly is really looking good.'"
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Recently reunited noughties pop band accidentally reveal secret Glastonbury set live on TV
A HIP-HOP duo have got fans going by confirming their spot at Glastonbury during a livestream - while the news was outed by presenter Roman Kemp. The pop stars, who rose to fame in the Noughties, have recently reunited after their shock split in 2015. 5 5 Mama Do The Hump stars Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens and Harley "Sylvester" Alexander-Sule are set to play Glastonbury this summer - but the news was blurted out by host Roman. Jordan was appearing live on Arsenal 's pre-match show when the presenter declared the big news. Kemp stated: "You're playing Glastonbury this year." The alarmed singer noted: "I haven't actually announced that yet…" The DJ corrected himself: "You're not playing Glastonbury this year..." Jordan - who has been in a relationship with Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall since 2020 - admitted: "It's gonna come out at some point." "Last time was like 10 years ago. New album too, can't wait," echoed a second. A third delighted fan wrote: "Hopefully introduced by Huey Morgan." Their debut album, Stereo Typical, was released in 2011 and Roaring 20s followed in 2013. Both albums reached number 5 in the UK charts. The pair also had several chart-topping songs, including a collaboration with Olly Murs Heart Skips a Beat which reached number one in 2012. Harley previously said about their split: "We were both, very much not in a position to be pop stars at that time." Jordan added: "But yeah, we took a break because I was doing loads of drugs. "I had crippling anxiety." The pair both agreed their health was suffering because of their music careers. Reminiscing on the exact day the pair decided to take a step back from the limelight, Harley said: "It was one of the most depressing days of my life." He explained that he experienced a panic attack after performing at a festival. "Performing in front of 15, 20,000 people or whatever, and coming off and feeling worse than you did when you went on stage. I was like, that's not right," he said. "And I think we both just looked at each other like yeah, nah that's not the one." The Down With The Trumpets hitmakers are also heading to Brighton in May, London's Somerset House and Manchester's Castlefield Bowl in July, plus The Cotswolds' Big Feastival in August. 5 5 5
