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Manchester Evening News
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Thomas Molloy

Jason Manford cancels shows due to 'personal family matter'

Salford funnyman Jason Manford has cancelled two upcoming stand-up shows due to a 'personal family matter'.

The 41-year-old comic has pulled out of two dates in Exeter and Exmouth - both in southwest England - later this week. In a post shared on his official Twitter page, Manford said that it was the "last option" and that there was "Nothing [he] could do".

He wrote: "Hey folks, due to a personal family matter I've had to cancel my shows in Exeter & Exmouth this week. It's always my last option and I absolutely hate letting people down.

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