Olly Murs cancels Summer shows following major surgery

Speedy recovery, Olly!

Author: Alex RossPublished 28th Feb 2022

Pop star Olly Murs has been forced to cancel his upcoming Summer shows after undergoing major knee surgery last week.

The 'Troublemaker' singer took to his social media pages to announce the disappointing news, revealing he is currently recovering in hospital following the surgery. Alongside a number of photos of himself on crutches and in a knee brace, Olly wrote: 'I am gutted to have to write this message but unfortunately I’ve had to undergo major new knee surgery again this week 🤦🏻‍♂️😩

'Been trying my best to avoid having it done but the op was needed and it went well. 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.' (sic)

The 37-year-old went on to reveal all tickets will be refunded, with Olly going on to apologise to his fans for cancelling the shows.

He added: '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 bloody 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👍🏻❤️😘'. (sic)

Fans and friends were quick to comment on the post sending their well wishes to Olly.

Love Island host Laura Whitmore wrote: 'Ah Olly! Ya poor thing, rest up and get yourself better. Sending all the good vibes xxx'. (sic)

Chunkz added: 'Get well soon ma brother, health comes first! ❤️', with James Bay writing: 'Get rested lad, all the best! ♥️'. (sic)

Jake Quickenden then wrote: 'Argh mate hope you’re ok… get fit for @socceraid mate', with JLS star Marvin Humes adding: 'Speedy recovery bro ❤️'.

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Starstruck host Olly was due to play a number of dates around the UK in June, July, August and September this year, including venues in Belfast, London, Northampton, Cornwall, Edinburgh, Leeds, Norwich, Old Milton, Bath, Warwick, Cardiff, Carlisle, Newcastle, Exeter, Inverness, Taunton, Stoke, Colwyn Bay and Haydock Park.

Back in 2019, Olly took a social media break as he recovered from ACL surgery and just last year, the Essex lad was forced to undergo further surgery after injuring his knee during a gig, where a fragment of bone lodged on the back of his leg.

We wish Olly a speedy recover from his surgery! ❤️

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