Sir Tom Jones has apologised to fans after being forced to reschedule two upcoming concerts in the United States due to illness. The 86-year-old Welsh singer said he is “truly sorry” after being hit with “a bad case of the flu”.
Jones is currently on the final leg of his Come Gather Round World Tour, which began this summer with performances across the UK and Europe before recent shows in North America.
Doctor's advice forces postponement
Following medical advice, Jones has pushed back his Monday show in Los Angeles and Tuesday's concert in San Diego. In a post to Instagram, he explained: “I've had a great time these last few weeks, completing 20 shows and singing for wonderful audiences across the USA, but unexpectedly I've been hit with a bad case of the flu.”
He added: “Following doctor's advice, I unfortunately have to reschedule tonight's show in Los Angeles and tomorrow's show in San Diego.”
New dates confirmed
The San Diego concert will now take place at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on November 3, while the Los Angeles show has been moved to November 4. Jones wrote: “I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience caused. I look forward to seeing you all soon.”
The announcement also stated that all tickets for the original dates will remain valid, but customers unable to attend the rescheduled dates are advised to contact their original point of purchase for a refund.
The post was shared just hours before he was due to perform at the Greek Theatre, with the Los Angeles venue among the commenters wishing Jones well.
Career highlights
The star, known for 1960s anthems such as It's Not Unusual and What's New Pussycat?, recently made headlines after revealing that ITV “made the decision” to “fire” him from The Voice UK coaching panel. Jones, who has served as an on-off coach on the singing competition since its 2012 debut, shared the news on Instagram last month amid speculation he had been “dropped” from its 2027 series.
Beyond television, Jones is also known for hits including Delilah and She's A Lady, and has achieved three UK number one singles and four chart-topping albums during a career spanning more than six decades. He has also won prizes including one Grammy, two Brits and an Ivor Novello Award, and received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 for his services to music.
