Singer-songwriter Olly Murs has been rushed to hospital and forced to cancel his upcoming tour.
The 37-year-old told fans he was "so sorry" as he explained he was rushed to hospital for surgery on his knee.
He posted a picture on Instagram with the caption: "Been trying my best to avoid having it done but the op was needed and it went well.
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"I’m recovering in hospital but it means I’m having to cancel all my summer shows this year whilst I focus on my rehab.
"Refunds will all be available from your point of purchase and please keep an eye out for any emails from your ticketing agent over the next few days.
"I’m so sorry but my focus now is on recovering and I’ll keep you all updated on how I’m getting on! Stay cheeky catch you soon."
The caption was posted with a photo of him smiling for the camera from his hospital room.
One picture had him on crutches as he stood next to the hospital bed.
Due to focusing on his recovery, an upcoming appearance at Haydock Park Race Course, scheduled for August 5, has been cancelled.
Dickon White, Jockey Club Racecourses’ North West Regional Director said: “It’s a great shame that Olly won’t be performing at Haydock Park this summer for all his fans. We wish him our very best wishes for a speedy recovery.
"However, we are still very much looking forward to welcoming Paloma Faith and Madness to the racecourse for what are sure to be two fantastic evenings of racing and music.”
Ticket holders will be offered the opportunity to exchange their tickets for an e-voucher to attend another music night or racing fixture of their choice, or can request a refund.
Olly Murs' emergency surgery comes half a year after he had an accident on stage which had a fragment of bone lodging itself in the back of his knee.
At the time, he took to his Instagram to explain the situation to fans.
He said: "Basically, after my second song, a fragment of bone that was in my knee managed - after I jumped - to lodge itself on the back of my knee, which basically shut my leg down."
"During the gig I was just limping the whole time, I couldn't believe it. So, basically I'm in, I've had the surgery."
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