Sir Elton John posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram account this evening addressed to his fans. The Rocketman star explained how disappointed he was about the news – but assured his supporters his coronavirus symptoms were not serious.
Elton wrote on his social media account: “Hi everyone, wanted to send a message to let you know that I have contracted COVID and so have had to reschedule my shows in Dallas. If you have tickets, you’ll be contacted with the new dates really soon.”
The 74-year-old gave his fans an apology but explained how he didn’t want to put anyone else at risk. He added: “It’s always a massive disappointment to move shows and I’m so sorry to anyone who’s been inconvenienced by this but I want to keep myself and my team safe.”
He also showed his support for vaccination and booster jabs, explaining: “Fortunately, I’m fully vaccinated and boosted and my symptoms are mild so I’m fully expecting to be able to make the Arkansas shows this weekend.”
To finish, he expressed gratitude for his followers.
Elton finished: “As always, thank you all for your love and support and I can’t wait to see you all soon!”
The star was due to play Dallas tonight, January 25, and tomorrow, January 26. However, the star has already stated how he felt confident he would return to the stage “this weekend” in Arkansas.
This is not the first time Elton has had to postpone gigs on his ongoing Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.
Back in September 2021, Elton postponed a large number of tour dates because of “considerable pain”.
He announced at the time: “It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I am forced to reschedule the 2021 dates of my Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Europe and the UK to 2023.”
The six-time Grammy Award-winner then explained where this injury came from.
Elton recalled: “At the end of my summer break I fell awkwardly on a hard surface and have been in considerable pain and discomfort in my hip ever since. Despite intensive physio and specialist treatment, the pain has continued to get worse and is leading to increasing difficulties moving. I have been advised to have an operation as soon as possible to get me back to full fitness and make sure there are no long-term complications.”
He added: “I will be undertaking a program of intensive physiotherapy that will ensure a full recovery and a return to full mobility without pain.”
Elton also sympathised with his fans over how they may have been annoyed by the scenario.
He said: “I completely feel your frustrations after the year we’ve had. I promise you this – the shows will return to the road next year and I will make sure they are more than worth the wait.”
Tickets for Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour are available now.
