Music icon Sir Tom Jones made a heartbreaking announcement to a packed Cardiff arena on Saturday night, halting his performance mid-set as he struggled with his voice.
The 84-year-old legendary singer was visibly emotional as he addressed the crowd at the Utilita Arena, explaining he could not continue with the show. "I'm sorry, I can't continue," he told his devoted fans, who had been singing along just moments before.
Jones had been powering through his set of classic hits when his famous voice began to falter. Despite his best efforts to push through, the Welsh star made the difficult decision to stop the performance for his health.
The concert was part of his Ages & Stages tour, which celebrates his incredible decades-long career. Fans immediately showed their support, cheering and applauding as he left the stage, demonstrating the deep affection Wales holds for its musical son.
This isn't the first time health concerns have affected the star's performances. Earlier this year, Jones was forced to cancel several shows after contracting a bacterial infection, though he had returned to the stage with apparent full recovery until this latest incident.
Concert organizers and venue staff are expected to announce information about rescheduling or refunds for the affected show in the coming days.
