Singer Tom Jones was forced to postpone a gig in Budapest after he was diagnosed with laryngitis.
The singer fell ill ahead of the live show at the MVM Dome. There were initial reports he had collapsed, but the 82-year-old has now released a statement saying it was 'pure rumour'.
The statement reads: "Hello to all concerned: I travelled last night from the UK to Budapest and woke this morning with an uncomfortable throat. A specialist came to visit and diagnosed ‘viral laryngitis’. He strongly advised postponing this evening’s show and prescribed medication and vocal rest.
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"I did NOT ‘collapse’ anywhere at any time, that is pure rumour. Hopefully the inflammation will calm soon as I am looking forward to continuing my wonderful summer tour.
"Unfortunately the show had to be cancelled at the last minute, and for that I am very sorry. However, the show in Budapest has been rescheduled and will take place on August 16. Thanks again for all your kind concern."
He is currently on his European tour named Surrounded by Time - where he is set to play Luxembourg, Italy, Germany, Croatia and Sweden in the coming weeks..
The gig had replaced a previously scheduled date for Kyiv, which was cancelled due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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