Singer Tom Jones was forced to cancel a concert in Budapest on Tuesday evening.
Initial reports stated that he had collapsed just an hour before the show was due to take place - but the legendary singer has since stated that wasn't the case. Instead, he announced that he was suffering from a throat infection which caused severe inflammation.
At the time, local news outlets reported that an ambulance had been called for Tom while a spokesperson for his Surrounded by Time tour confirmed that he had been taken ill. However, the spokesperson did not mention anything about the singer collapsing before the show.
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Now, Tom has released a statement confirming what happened on Tuesday before the gig was supposed to take place. It reads: "Hello to all concerned: I travelled last night from the UK to Budapest and woke this morning with an uncomfortable throat.
"A specialist came to visit and diagnosed ‘viral laryngitis’. He strongly advised postponing this evening’s show and prescribed medication and vocal rest.
"I did NOT ‘collapse’ anywhere at any time, that is pure rumour. Hopefully, the inflammation will calm soon as I am looking forward to continuing my wonderful summer tour.
"Unfortunately the show had to be cancelled at the last minute, and for that I am very sorry. However, the show in Budapest has been rescheduled and will take place on August 16. Thanks again for all your kind concern."
Two nights before the incident, Tom had performed in Barcelona and shared an image of himself singing on Instagram. He wrote in the caption: "Barcelona….you brought the fiesta and colour to our show last night! Thank you!"
The singer's Surrounded by Time tour has a number of dates confirmed for the UK including Glasgow, Manchester, London and Birmingham. Tom is expected to return to the UK next month before heading to the United States for another string of shows.
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