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Fans with tickets to the last two shows of Adele’s world tour knew it was something special, as she’s hinted she is unlikely to ever tour again.
So it’s nothing less than devastating that Adele has been forced to cancel the final two performances of Adele Live 2017, scheduled for London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday (local time) and Sunday nights, due to damaged vocal cords.
In a statement posted on her Twitter account, the Hello singer wrote:
“The last two nights at Wembley have been the biggest and best shows of my life. To come home to such a response after so long away doing something I never thought I could pull off but did has blown me away.
“However I’ve struggled vocally both nights. I had to push a lot harder than I normally do. I felt like I constantly had to clear my throat, especially last night.”
She continued, “I went to see my throat doctor this evening because my voice didn’t open up at all today and it turns out I have damaged my vocal cords. And on medical advice I simply am unable to perform over the weekend.
“To say I’m heartbroken would be a complete understatement.”
The Grammy winner said she has considered every option for the show to go on, but it would be impossible for her to perform this weekend.
“I’ve considered doing Saturday night’s show but highly unlikely I’d even make it through the set and I simply can’t crumble in front of you all and walk out on you in that way. I’m so desperate to do them that I’ve considered miming. Just to be in front of you and be with you. But I’ve never done it and I cannot in a million years do that to you.
“It wouldn’t be the real me up there. I’m sorry. I’m sorry for your disappointment.”
Adele seemed as upset as her fans no doubt will be that she has to cancel.
“Who the f*ck cancels a show at Wembley Stadium!? To not complete this milestone in my career is something I’m struggling to get my head around and I wish that I wasn’t having to write this. I have changed my life drastically in every way to make sure I got through this tour that started at the beginning of last year.
“To not be able to finish it is something I’m really struggling to come to terms with. It’s as if my whole career has been building up to these 4 shows.
“I’m writing this as the decision has just this moment been made, so I don’t have any other, but of course refunds will be available if the shows can’t be rescheduled. There will be more information over the next few days. I’m sorry, I’m devastated.
“I’m sorry. I love you. I’m so sorry, please forgive me.”
