The concert offered by Sam Smith last Wednesday in Manchester started with the greatest hopes, but ended much earlier than expected and in a dramatic way. The pop star had to leave the stage after performing just four songs at the city’s AO Arena, due to a series of “vocal problems” which prevented her from getting the most out of the burst of sound.

Just hours before its start, the pop star spoke to her followers on social networks to let them know that the recital would include a special number for its closing. Rumors pointed to a possible star appearance by Madonna herself, with whom Sam would prepare a new song or, failing that, a remix of her hit ‘Unholy’. However, that plan could not materialize.

Unfortunately for his fans, the music star will not have the opportunity to reveal any surprises at the concerts scheduled for the next few days in the United Kingdom, as they will have to be postponed in order for him to make a full recovery and avoid a greater evil. . “Due to a vocal issue we have unfortunately had to reschedule our shows in Birmingham and Glasgow. Doctors have recommended absolute vocal rest due to a vocal cord injury,” read a statement issued this Thursday.

“Sam is heartbroken and sorry to have to cancel this concert. But if he continues singing, it will cause permanent damage to his voice. If he takes a break, he will soon be able to perform again,” the note ended. Currently, his appearance this summer on the mainland does not appear to be in jeopardy, as his visit to Madrid’s ‘Mad Cool’ festival is scheduled for July 6.

As well as using his PR team, Sam Smith himself wanted to personally apologize to his fans, who he admitted didn’t quite understand what had happened. “I caught a viral infection a few weeks ago but since then we’ve been traveling all over Europe with some amazing shows,” he explained confusedly before giving a detailed account of the incident.

“Today at the sound check I felt fine: I was looking forward to performing tonight, with a special surprise. During the third song I noticed something was wrong with my voice, I prayed it was just a lack of warm-up, but by the fourth song I had felt it was something serious,” he wrote on his Instagram account. “I left the stage intending to do everything possible to get my voice back, but I couldn’t. It really breaks my heart not to be able to finish the concert. I love you all, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. “