Jessie J Forced To Pull Out Of Ponty's Big Weekend Gig Tonight
Friday, 20 July 2012
Written by Elliott Batte
Superstar pop singer Jessie J has been forced to pull out of her gig at the Ponty's Big Weekend tonight - just 25 minutes before gates were set to open.
Jessie was scheduled to take to the Welsh stage later tonight but has reportedly contracted the CMV virus - which is said to have ‘caused her considerable fatigue’. News that she had the virus is said to have been confirmed by a blood test this morning.
Posting about the cancellation on Twitter, Jessie J sympathised: “I want to personally apologise to all my fans who would be going to my show tonight (Pontys Big.W). I have been diagnosed with a viral infection recently that has caused me to be extremely fatigued. I was hoping to be better but I have been to see my doctor this morning after not feeling great who has advised me I am still in need of rest & to perform will make me worse.”
She continued: “I hope you can all understand that I wish I could be there.But I'm just not well enough.Back to bed I go :( So sorry x”
A spokesperson has added: “We are sorry for the inconvenience this decision causes, and to Jessie’s fans who were looking forward to the event, but I’m sure they will understand that this is the only decision that could be taken under the circumstances. It’s also a great disappointment to us, as we were really looking forward to the concert.”
Tickets for the show will be refunded from Monday July 23rd onwards - the rest of the event (on Saturday and Sunday) will go ahead as planned.
Fans of Jessie J will still be able to catch her on her UK tour throughout the summer - to find tickets through Stereoboard, check the dates and details below.
Fri July 20th 2012 - Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd
Sat July 21st 2012 - Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
Thu August 9th 2012 - Sandown Racecourse, Esher
Fri August 17th 2012 - Racecourse, Newmarket
Sat August 18th 2012 - Racecourse, Newbury
Tue February 26th 2013 - Capital FM Arena, Nottingham
Wed February 27th 2013 - Centre, Brighton
Fri March 1st 2013 - LG Arena, Birmingham
Sat March 2nd 2013 - Arena, Manchester
Sun March 3rd 2013 - Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield
Tue March 5th 2013 - Echo Arena, Liverpool
Wed March 6th 2013 - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
Thu March 7th 2013 - BIC, Bournemouth
Sat March 9th 2013 - O2 Arena, London
Sun March 10th 2013 - O2 Arena, London
Tue March 12th 2013 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
Thu March 14th 2013 - SECC, Glasgow
Fri March 15th 2013 - AEC, Aberdeen
Sun March 17th 2013 - Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Mon March 18th 2013 - The O2 Dublin, Dublin
Wed March 20th 2013 - MEN Arena, Manchester
Thu March 21st 2013 - Capital FM Arena, Nottingham
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