28-04-2025
Comedian Milton Jones cancels shows following cancer diagnosis
Comedian Milton Jones has announced he has cancelled his upcoming tour dates following a prostate cancer diagnosis.
The 60-year-old said on social media the cancer is "treatable" but he will need surgery.
In a statement he said: "I'm so sorry about this, but I need to announce the cancellation of several dates from my ongoing Ha!Milton Tour.
"The affected shows are in Leeds, Coventry, Basingstoke, Sterts, Launceston, Durham, Hexham, Ilkley, Wakefield, Lichfield, Tunbridge Wells, Portsmouth, and Lyme Regis which were all due to take place this summer."
He continued: "This difficult decision comes following a recent diagnosis of treatable prostate cancer. I'll be undergoing surgery soon and will need time afterwards to fully recover."
The comic added his summer dates in Colchester, Bridlington, Stroud, and London will be rescheduled to the Autumn and that those with cancelled dates will be contacted by their venue's box office.
Jones also thanked his fans for their understanding.
"Thanks for your support and respecting my privacy during this time," he said.
"This decision has not been taken lightly. Trust me, abnormal service will resume as soon as possible and I'm looking forward to being back out on the road again soon - though probably not on a bike!"
Fans have been quick to rally support for Milton on X with one replying to the news: "Please don't apologise mate, it's a horrible situation that you're in and totally out of your control.
"There's not 1 of your fans who won't understand and wish u all the best so please don't feel bad about it. Just look after yourself and get through your treatment now xxx"
Another posted: "Wishing you all the best with your prostate cancer battle. If anyone can confuse cancer into leaving by telling it a one-liner about a confused penguin and a mop, it's you. Stay brilliant!".
Milton Jones is best known in the comedy world for his one liners, with frequent guest appearances on Mock of the Week and Live At The Apollo.
