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Tom Jones feeling "much better" and ready to return to stage

Tom Jones ready to return to the stage
Tom Jones ready to return to the stage

Tom Jones is feeling "much better" and is ready to return to the stage on Friday after cancelling five concerts due to illness.

The Welsh singer-songwriter was forced to cancel the gigs when he was hospitalised after falling ill with a bacterial infection.

The 78-year-old star is now on the road to recovery and able to continue his tour.

A statement posted on his official Twitter said: "We are pleased to report Sir Tom Jones' tour will recommence at York Racecourse on Friday 27th July.

"Sir Tom is feeling much better and under doctors' advice is ready to resume performing.

"Sir Tom would like to extend his heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their understanding and to those who have sent their supportive and uplifting messages over the past week.

"He is looking forward to continuing his summer tour, being back on stage and performing for his audience."

Jones previously apologised to fans after cancelling three concerts in the UK and one in Germany last week, and one at a Finnish music festival on Wednesday.

He was "extremely sorry and disappointed" at being unable to take to the stage.

This is not the first time he has cancelled gigs due to ill health.

In September 2017 he cancelled his US tour just five days before it kicked off after undergoing a hip replacement operation.

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