Sam Smith cancels another gig after just four songs as they issue heartfelt apology to crowd
SAM Smith has apologised after cancelling a gig and telling fans “something was really wrong”.
The Unholy singer was performing on stage at the AO Arena in Manchester when the crowd was ordered to leave after just four songs.
Moments earlier Sam, 31, had belted out their 2017 hit, Too Good at Goodbyes, before ticket holders heard over a stadium tanoy that the show had been abruptly cancelled.
Videos circulating online appear to show the arena plunging into darkness as thousands of disappointed fans stream out of multiple exits.
Sam issued a statement shortly afterwards, writing on Instagram: “Dearest sailors, I don’t know what to say honestly.
“I fought off a virus a few weeks ago and since then we have travelled across Europe and had such incredible shows.
“Today in soundcheck I felt fine and was so excited to give Manchester an amazing show tonight, with a special surprise at the end.
“During my third song, I noticed something wrong with my voice. I prayed it was just my voice waking up for the show but into the fourth song I could feel something was really wrong.
“I came off stage and have tried everything to get my voice back in gear but it won’t.
“I am honestly heartbroken I couldn’t finish the show tonight for you all.
“I love you all. I am sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry x.”
It is the third gig Sam has cancelled on their Gloria tour due to ill health.
They cancelled two shows last month, one in Glasgow and one in Birmingham.
Sam told fans in a similar statement: “Sailors I am so sorry to let you know that my team and I are still really not well, so unfortunately we need to reschedule our Birmingham show to the 27th May 2023.
“It’s so important to me that we give you the very best version of Gloria. I don’t want you to experience it at anything less.
“Thank you so much for understanding, I know how excited everyone is to see the show, and I feel the same about seeing all of you.”
Sam added: ‘All previous tickets are still valid for the new date. For any more information, go to my website
They concluded: “All my love, Sam x”