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Justin Timberlake Cancels London Show Due to Illness, Announces Future Tour Dates
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake has regretfully canceled his highly anticipated one-off solo concert scheduled in London at the iconic Roundhouse in Camden. The singer took to Instagram to inform his fans of the last-minute cancellation, citing illness as the reason for his inability to perform.
In an apologetic video message, Timberlake expressed his disappointment, admitting to battling a severe bug that took a turn for the worse despite his initial hopes of recovery. The singer had been in London all week and was eager to take the stage at the prestigious theater.
Timberlake’s illness also nearly jeopardized his appearance on “The Graham Norton Show,” but he managed to power through. However, the artist woke up on the day of the show feeling worse than ever, prompting him to make the tough decision to cancel the performance.
Despite his regrets, Timberlake assured his London fans that he would make it up to them in the future, promising to revisit and deliver an unforgettable show at the Roundhouse. The singer urged his supporters to steer clear of the flu he was battling, expressing his heartfelt apologies for the sudden cancellation.
Additionally, Timberlake shared some positive news by announcing European and U.K. tour dates for July, August, and September as part of his upcoming “Forget Tomorrow” tour. The new dates include a stop at the O2 in London on August 11, with tickets set to go on sale on March 1 at 10 a.m. local time.
Timberlake’s sixth studio album, “Everything I Thought It Was,” is scheduled to be released on March 15 via RCA, marking his first album since 2018’s “Man of the Woods.” With the recent release of two singles, including “Drown,” the artist is gearing up for a busy year ahead, starting with the North American leg of his tour set to kick off in Vancouver, Canada on April 29.