Adele revealed she was forced to postpone the next dates of her Las Vegas residency after an illness “weakened her voice.”
In a statement this week, the 35-year-old singer shared the sad news that all ten of her March shows would be postponed until a later date after she was ordered to take a break on “doctor's orders.”
She wrote: “Unfortunately I have to take a break and interrupt my stay in Las Vegas. “I felt sick at the end of the last leg and throughout the entire break.”
The news came after Adele apologized to the audience at the Coliseum at Caesars Palace and admitted she had concerns about hitting notes because of a chest problem, before saying she would take several days of vocal rest.
She is due to complete her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in June and is expected to earn around £1.5million per show.
Adele, 35, revealed she was forced to postpone the next dates of her Las Vegas residency after an illness “weakened her voice.”
The recent postponement of her Las Vegas shows is not the first time she has had to cancel due to health reasons
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The Las Vegas residency was riddled with problems, and in 2022 she had no choice but to give up the hugely lucrative concert gig – a decision she readily admits was the worst moment of her career – because of the intimacy of her previous shows were missing.
Adele canceled the series of performances in a tearful Instagram post just hours before her first appearance in January 2022 – disappointing fans who had paid thousands in travel, hotel and ticket costs.
She then revised plans for the original 32 concert dates, which ran from November 18, 2022 to March 25, 2023, insisting that they would tell the story of her career.
Throughout her career, Adele battled a painful spinal condition, a fungal skin infection and breast problems.
The recent postponement of her Las Vegas shows is not the first time she has had to cancel due to health reasons.
2011: Adele cancels her tour to undergo vocal cord surgery
Adele had her first major health problem in 2011 when she had “vocal cord microsurgery” to remove a benign polyp (pictured in 2011).
According to a statement from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Adele, then 23, underwent the operation
Adele had her first major health problem in 2011 when she underwent “vocal cord microsurgery” to remove a benign polyp after suffering a vocal cord hemorrhage while singing live on a French radio show.
The operation meant she had to cancel her ten-date US tour and six UK dates, as well as promotional appearances for the remainder of the year.
According to a statement from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Adele, then 23, underwent the operation.
“On the advice of her doctor and voice therapist in the United Kingdom, Adele came to Boston to receive consultation and corrective voice surgery,” the statement said.
This type of surgery is intended to prevent repeated bleeding of the vocal cords and came less than a month after she canceled the remaining appointments she was scheduled to perform this year.
After canceling her US dates, Adele posted on Instagram: “Guys, I'm heartbroken and worried to tell you that I'm once again having problems with my voice.”
“I follow all the advice given to me and adhere to regulations, rules and practices to the best of my ability, but it just doesn’t seem to be enough.”
Three weeks later, she announced she was undergoing surgery, adding: “If I continue to take it all in before I get over these issues properly and nip them in the bud, I'm going to be completely exhausted.”
“Singing is literally my life, it is my hobby, my love, my freedom and now my job.”
2017: More vocal cord damage and Wembley shows
However, Adele's problems were far from resolved when she was forced to cancel the last two shows of her European tour in 2017 after it was revealed she had suffered another vocal cord injury
The reorganization then took more than four years
However, Adele's problems were far from resolved when she was forced to cancel the last two shows of her European tour in 2017.
She was due to play homecoming shows in London at Wembley Stadium but was forced to pull out after revealing in an emotional post on Facebook that she had re-injured her vocal cords.
She wrote: “Following medical advice I am simply unable to perform on the weekend.”
“To say I’m heartbroken would be a complete understatement.”
Adele later revealed that she had included copies of a handwritten note in the tour program for the first two nights of her Wembley show.
In a letter posted on the star's official social media channels, she admitted she was “so desperate” to finish her tour that she had “even thought about miming” from the shows could have taken place.
The reorganization then took more than four years.
2021: Back problems
Adele has previously spoken about being in pain for “half of her life” before losing weight and how her body makeover helped her deal with her problems
The “Easy On Me” singer opened up about how her life has changed since she lost her seventh hair after a herniated disc left her struggling at 15 (pictured left in 2021, right in 2008)
Adele has previously spoken about suffering from pain for “half of her life” before losing weight and how her body makeover helped her deal with her problems.
Speaking to The Face magazine in November 2021, Adele opened up about how her life has changed since she famously lost 100 pounds to combat her anxiety.
She revealed she first suffered a herniated disc when she was 15, and her problems intensified when she had a caesarean section for her son Angelo. Since losing weight, she's been able to “walk around a little bit more” and described her health as a “metaphor for survival.” '.
Discussing the physical pain she experienced before losing weight, she said: “I'm definitely very happy now… I'm more flexible because I can move more now thanks to my back.” I've made my core strong…
“When I was 15, my disc fell out for the first time due to sneezing. I was lying in bed and sneezing, and my fifth sneeze came out. In January I slipped my sixth, my L6. And then when I had a c-section, my core was useless.
“I've actually suffered from back pain for about half of my life. It gets worse, usually due to stress or stupid posture.
“But where I've made my stomach strong, all the way down, which I've never had before, my back isn't as strong.” “That means I can do more and walk around with my child a little bit more.”
She continued on how her health has improved and changed: “But I like feeling strong, I really do.” I love it. I lifted weights this morning and made an increase compared to what I did a few weeks ago…
“When I feel like I'm carrying the weight of the world – at least my world – on my shoulders, I can handle it a little better because I've gained 10 pounds with my weights.” It was really just a metaphor for survival .”
2022: First cancellation of Las Vegas residencies
In January 2022, a tearful Adele canceled her entire 24-day residency at Caesars Palace at the last minute, claiming half of her team had Covid and they were “running out of time” to finish the show
With just 24 hours to go, the British actress canceled her entire 24-night run, which was set to net her $685,000 (£500,000) per appearance before merchandising – a Vegas record
In January 2022, a tearful Adele canceled her entire 24-day residency at Caesars Palace at the last minute, claiming half of her team had Covid and they were “running out of time” to finish the show.
Fans paying between $85 and $12,000 for a ticket – or up to $30,000 on the black market – had already traveled to Las Vegas for the opening concert tonight from around the world, including the UK.
But with just 24 hours to go, the British actress canceled her entire 24-night run, which was set to net her $685,000 (£500,000) per appearance before merchandising – a Vegas record.
“Weekends With Adele” was scheduled to run in Las Vegas until April and all available tickets were sold out. In an Instagram post late Thursday, a visibly upset Adele said in her thick London accent: “I'm so sorry but my show isn't finished yet” and said they had “run out of time.”
She continued, “We tried absolutely everything to put it together on time and make it good enough for you, but we were completely devastated by shipping delays and COVID.” Half of my crew and team are [ill] with Covid and still are, and it was impossible to finish the show.
“I'm devastated – I'm sorry it's so late. We've been awake for over 30 hours trying to figure it out and we're running out of time,” she continued as her voice began to break. “I’m so upset and really embarrassed and I’m so sorry to everyone who traveled to come.” [to the show]. I'm really, really sorry.'
Fans wished her and her team well, but wondered why Adele and her team had only come to this conclusion on the eve of her first show.
The Weekends With Adele residency was announced in November 2021, but the lead-up hasn't been smooth.
Adele and her ex-husband Simon Konecki separated in 2019 and her life was once again in the spotlight.
“I'm still not completely over it, and the decision to take over my child's life as my own makes me very uncomfortable,” she said in an interview with CBS at the time.
2023: Adele gets a fungal skin infection in Las Vegas
In June 2023, Adele confessed that she contracted a nasty fungal skin infection while performing in Spanx while performing in Las Vegas
Las Vegas shows finally began in November 2022 following the postponement.
In June 2023, Adele confessed that she contracted a nasty fungal skin infection during her shows in Las Vegas.
The singer joked that she had “jock itch” after sweating in her Spanx during a performance under the hot lights at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Tinea cruris, commonly known as jock itch, is a fungal infection of the skin in the groin area that affects the upper part of the thighs, buttocks, and lower part of the abdomen.
During her recent residency, Adele told the audience that she was “so hot” and her “t***” was sweating, adding: “I need a towel, my God!”
She further explained that her doctor informed her that she had jock itch, saying, “It's a little gross, but I never knew it existed!”
Adele continued: “Of course I wear Spanx to my shows and I keep everything in so it fits me.”
“And I sweat a lot and it's not going anywhere.” Basically, I just sit in my own sweat. And my doctor gave me Jock Itch.
“So it looks like I'm basically an athlete, so I have to do it to myself. 'I don't know why the hell I just told you that!'
2023: Singer collapses backstage due to sciatica attack
In August 2023, Adele revealed to fans that she had collapsed backstage before a performance due to a sciatica attack, according to The Sun
In August 2023, Adele revealed to fans that she had collapsed backstage before a performance due to a sciatica attack, according to The Sun.
She allegedly told fans: “They lifted my whole body off the ground.”
Adele also had to sit down during her Weekends With Adele appearance, declaring, “I'm going to sit down and rest my sciatica.”
According to the NHS, sciatica is “a place where the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to the feet, is irritated or compressed.”
It can cause stabbing pain and a cramping feeling and can be so severe that someone can no longer walk.
Earlier this year, Adele described her chronic back pain while hobbling around the stage during another show in Las Vegas.
While speaking to the audience, she fired a handgun at T-shirts at the audience and said, “I have two more, I just have to get over to the other side of the stage.”
“I have to waddle these days because I have really bad sciatica,” Adele added in the video obtained by the Daily Star.
Adele has previously spoken about being in pain for “half of her life” before losing weight and how her body makeover helped her deal with her problems.
2024: Adele allows herself several days of vocal rest
In February, Adele revealed she was taking several days of vocal rest after suffering a scare in Las Vegas – but admitted it was one of her biggest challenges ever
The Londoner apologized to the audience in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace and admitted she had concerns about hitting notes because of a chest problem
In February, Adele revealed she was taking several days of vocal rest after suffering a scare in Las Vegas – but admitted it was one of her biggest challenges ever.
The stressed and emotional singer complained of vocal problems that made her sound like the cartoon villain Ursula from The Little Mermaid.
The Londoner apologized to the audience in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace and admitted she had concerns about hitting notes because of a chest problem.
However, the self-confessed motormouth has to “lock herself up” so that she can no longer chat with her sociable son and partner Rich Paul.
Adele made it clear to the sold-out audience at the start of the show that she had concerns about her performance.
She explained, “In the middle of last night – I'm sure you can hear it a little bit in my speaking voice and my singing voice.” Your girl was tired. I didn't sleep very well…
“And Ursula of the Sea came out of my chest tonight.” I can't get my top notes right. I haven't slept very well and my chest is burning. I know I'll be having a coffee in about 10 days, but I'm still here.'
She added that she was pleased that the audience's “energy” was so positive that it lifted her spirits.
But then she explained, “Right after this show, I'm going on a vocal rest.” Can you imagine how hard it is for me not to talk for three days? So I'll lie in bed and cough my heart out with complete vocal rest…
“And not only is my partner a total chatterbox, but so is my son. So I'm going to have to lock myself in a closet or something.'
Adele kept her song going for 100 minutes, often sipping honey and hot water between tunes.
2024: Adele has to postpone March shows in Vegas
She later had to postpone the next dates of her stay in Las Vegas after the illness “weakened her voice.”
The singer shared the sad news that all ten of her March shows would be postponed until a later date after she was ordered to wait for “doctor's orders.”
She later had to postpone the next dates of her stay in Las Vegas because the illness “was taking a toll on her voice.”
The singer shared the sad news that all ten of her March shows would be postponed until a later date after she was ordered to wait for “doctor's orders.”
Posting a statement on Instagram. Adele wrote: “Unfortunately I have to take a break and interrupt my stay in Las Vegas.” I felt sick at the end of the last leg and during my break.
“I hadn't quite had the chance to get fully healthy before shows resumed and now I'm sick again and unfortunately it's affected my voice.”
“And so, according to the doctor’s orders, I have no choice but to rest thoroughly.” The remaining five weekends of this stage will be postponed to a later date.
“We are already working on the details and we will send you the information as soon as possible.”
Adele listed the dates of her stay that would be rescheduled, including every weekend in March.