Paloma Faith has been forced to cancel her Southampton gig just hours ahead of the performance this evening after falling ill.
The singer, 42, who is due to play Glastonbury on Sunday, has had to pull out of Friday’s performance due to exhaustion and losing her voice.
In a social media statement, Paloma said: ‘I’m incredibly upset and disappointed to announce that I need to cancel my show tonight in Southampton.
Paloma, who shares two children with her ex Leyman Lahcine, continued: ‘After suffering from exhaustion and catching various illnesses from my kids my voice has been severely affected and my range is compromised.
‘I have sought advice from medical professionals, they have advised that I need to rest my voice and that means I’ve had to cancel tonight’s show.’
Paloma Faith has been forced to cancel her Southampton gig just hours ahead of the performance this evening after falling ill
In a social media statement, Paloma said: ‘I’m incredibly upset and disappointed to announce that I need to cancel my show tonight in Southampton
She added: ‘I’m so sorry to everyone who bought tickets, I’ve loved being on the road and seeing all your gorgeous faces and I’m gutted I won’t be dancing with you tonight. There will be other opportunities in the future, I’m sure.’
Fans rushed to wish her well in the comments section of the post, which was shared to both Instagram and Twitter/X.
They said: ‘Hope you feel better soon Paloma I’m sure you’re fans will understand that you’re health care needs to be your priority’; ‘Get well soon Paloma’; Get well soon, and take time to recover’;
‘Get well soon lovely’; Sorry to hear this, get well soon lovely lady’; ‘Get better soon. Don’t worry. You’re human why everyone loves you. X’
Paloma is slated to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Sunday, which will mark her first show at the iconic festival in eight years.
The star, whose most recently release is her sixth album The Glorification Of Sadness, told the Sun: ‘I feel so excited. I am almost going to combust.
‘It is one of the absolute best memories of my career, playing at Glastonbury. I’m over-the-moon excited for it.’
The singer, 42, who is due to play Glastonbury on Sunday, has had to pull out of Friday’s performance due to exhaustion and losing her voice
Fans rushed to wish her well in the comments section of the post, which was shared to both Instagram and Twitter/X
Paloma is slated to perform on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Sunday, which will mark her first show at the iconic festival in eight years (pictured at Glastonbury in 2010)
In April, Paloma postponed her Cardiff show for medical reasons, as she announced she has had to reschedule her performance for a second consecutive night.
She was left ‘devastated’ when she was diagnosed with Laryngitis, which is caused by a virus and means she can’t sing.
Taking to Instagram, a day before the scheduled show, she singer cancelled her gig at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena – and told fans it would be rescheduled for a later date.
Paloma also admitted she is unsure if her show at The Brighton Centre on Saturday night will go ahead, while vowing to do all she can to be fighting fit for the planned performance.
She wrote: ‘I am devastated to announce I have been advised by medical professionals not to perform my Cardiff show tomorrow but to reschedule. I am doing vocal rest, steaming, gargling, and I even had a steroid injection.
‘At the moment it’s one day at a time so will let you know tomorrow about Brighton but I don’t want to do anything more than I want to do these show and know that when you do come they will be the best show I can do for you. So far this tour has been incredible and I am dying to get on with it!
‘This is the worst thing to have to do. And I can’t apologise enough… weirdly the kids are behaving better now I can’t speak, which is confusing me.
‘Please hand on to your tickets and as soon as my team have a date to reschedule to we will let you know. All my love, Paloma x’
Paloma also shared a sweet picture of a bunch of colourful flowers that her friend, Fred Cox, gifted her in her time of sickness.
Sharing her appreciation for the gesture, she wrote: ‘@Iamfredcox I don’t deserve you what a kind and beautiful thing thank you (sic)’
Although her loyal fans were surely disappointed by the news, they flocked to social media to show the singer support.
One penned: ‘Oh Paloma I know this is the last thing you want to have to do but looking after yourself has to come first, sending you all my love.’ (sic)
‘Please look after yourself paloma!! we are all rooting for a quick and easy recovery’;
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, a day before the scheduled show, the Upside Down singer cancelled Friday’s gig at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena – and told fans it would be rescheduled
Paloma also shared a sweet picture of a large bunch of colourful flowers that her friend, Fred Cox, gifted her in her time of sickness
Although her loyal fans were surely disappointed by the news, they flocked to social media to show the singer support
‘Get well soon, Honey Xx’;
‘Take care Paloma, and rest up. Will see you there when its re-scheduled. x’;
‘Your health matters! Please take care!’;
The cancellation comes just a day after Paloma had to reschedule her London show at the Eventim Apollo.
She wrote: ‘It is with great regret that I have had to postpone my show tonight in London.
‘My team are working on a date to re-schedule the show and as soon as that is set I will let you all know. I have been diagnosed with laryngitis caused by a virus and I am physically unable to sing.
‘So far the tour has been one of the greatest experiences of my career. I am utterly devastated, performing for you all is my favourite thing in the world.
‘I also want to acknowledge those of you that flew in from other countries or travelled long distances. I am very very sad and very sorry.
‘It’s been taken out of my hands, I have been told I must listen to the medical professionals, so that l am able to return to perform for you, without causing long term damage.’
The cancellation comes just a day after Paloma had to reschedule her London show at the Eventim Apollo
Paloma told fans she doesn’t yet know if future tour dates will go ahead: ‘We will know in the next 24hrs if I am able to continue with Cardiff & Brighton. All my Love Paloma xxx’
Fans were disappointed to hear the news, but sent Paloma well wishes in the comment section of her post: ‘I’m very sad to hear this, but of course you must do what’s best’;
‘Flying in with daughter from Sweden to see you in Brighton. I do hope you are better!!’;
‘I was looking forward to tonight but please get well soon! Praying it’s just a fleeting thing but I know you’ll be back and better than ever in no time.’
The singer revealed on social media that she has been diagnosed with Laryngitis, which was caused by a virus and means she can’t sing
Fans were disappointed to her the news, but sent Paloma well wishes in the comment section of her post: ‘I’m very sad to hear this, but of course you must do what’s best’
