Delta Goodrem has been left heartbroken after being forced to pull out of a highly anticipated US show at the last minute.
The Born To Try hitmaker, 40, was in discussions with the NRL to take to the stage at the anticipated rugby league season opener in Las Vegas this weekend.
However, the show has been cancelled due to the ongoing impact of the recent devastating LA fires, reports The Sydney Morning Herald.
In January, Delta was forced to evacuate her Los Angeles home and since the devastating fires has since been spending time in her native Australia.
The publication reported it was ‘unclear’ if Goodrem would be in town for the event with the singer and the NRL agreeing it would too ‘difficult to lock down’.
In the absence of Goodrem, LA-based Aussies the Stafford Brothers and Conrad Sewell are now set to perform at the season opener at Allegiant Stadium.
Delta Goodrem has been left heartbroken after being forced to pull out of a highly anticipated US show at the last minute
They will also be joined by New Zealand rapper Savage.
The event will see the Canberra Raiders and New Zealand Warriors clash in the first match of the 2025 campaign before Penrith Panthers and Cronulla Sharks face off after.
Delta was one of thousands of Los Angeles residents who evacuated their homes to escape the raging fires in January.
She took to social media to update her followers on the safety of her and fiancé Matthew Copley – who split their time between Sydney and LA.
Sharing an image of the inferno engulfing the Hollywood Hills, the singer said she and her partner had to ‘temporarily evacuate’ their home in the City of Angels.
‘I love this beautiful city. It has always been a home away from home for me,’ she captioned the heartbreaking image.
‘My heart is broken and the feeling in the smoke-filled air is devastating. Praying for everyone.’
In the next slide, she wrote: ‘It’s difficult to even start with the words to truly express the emotions so many are feeling right now.’
The Born To Try hitmaker, 40, was in discussions with the NRL to take to the stage at the anticipated rugby league season opener in Las Vegas this weekend
However, the show has been cancelled due to the ongoing impact of the recent devastating LA fires. Delta is pictured with fiancé Matthew Copley
‘I am so grateful for all your messages of support checking in. We had to temporarily evacuate but we are OK,’ she continued.
‘On a journey with everyone here and deeply saddened to see this beautiful city in such a devastating way.’
It’s unclear if Delta and Matthew have since been able to return to their home, or just how close their property was to surrounding fires.
More than 100,000 LA residents were forced to flee their homes and dozens were confirmed dead as a result of the firestorms, which began with the Palisades Fire.
The devastation in Southern California began on January 7 when the combination of heavy wind and a lack of rain created the perfect condition for a brush fire.
It comes after Delta joined thousands of Los Angeles residents who evacuated their homes to escape the raging fires in January
The Eaton Fire burned over 14,000 acres while the Palisades Fire scorched nearly 24,000 acres.
Delta, who celebrated her 40th birthday in November, recently revealed the advice she would give herself at the start of her career.
‘If I could go
She added: ‘I’m the best version of an artist I’ve ever been. It’s my best era yet.’
