Tina Arena has shared a health update with fans, after being forced to postpone her Australian and UK shows due to being unwell.
The Australian singer, 56, shared a video on Instagram on Monday as she decorated a Christmas tree and assured fans she was “getting much better” after a difficult few months.
”Just wanted to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas. It’s been an interesting year, lots going on. Health wasn’t great, but it’s getting much better,” Arena said in the clip.
Watch the video above.
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The Chains singer thanked fans for well-wishes and added: “I’m getting much better, but I hope all of you are doing well.”
“It’s tough with stuff that’s going on in the world today, but I hope everyone finds some peace and joy this Christmas. I’m sending you lots and lots of lots of love. I’ll see you next year.”
Underneath the post, actress Rebecca Gibney commented: “Merry Christmas sweetheart. Sending you peace and love and joy.”
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Just two months ago, Arena cancelled the UK leg of her Love Saves world tour shortly after postponing her Australian shows.
An email was sent out to ticketholders of the London concert, which was to be held in Union Chapel on November 24, stating that, “Unfortunately the event has been CANCELLED.”
A statement from Arena was added in the email, where she says the cancellation was a “tremendously difficult decision”, apologising for the last minute cancellation.
“I understand the disappointment you feel, because I feel it too. Performing live is one of my favourite things in the world – I love to see your smiling faces in the crowd as we spend precious moments together surrounded by love and the healing power of music.
She hinted towards health issues causing the last-minute cancellation.
“As much as I wanted to soldier on, I realised that the biggest gift I can give you all is to honour my body and prioritise my healing. So when I do return to the stage, I’ll be bringing you the best of me. You deserve nothing less.”
“I promise I’ll be back!… Until we meet again,” she signed off.
The singer has also cancelled her dates for the US, Canada, and Paris, and has postponed the dates for her Australian show after performing just one show that was the official start of her world tour.
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Posting a black-and-white photo of her band, she told her fans: “For the very first time, I have to postpone the rest of my Australian shows. Believe me when I say, it was a hard decision. But remember, health always comes first. Therefore, to ensure it won’t happen again… here we are.
“Please hold on to your tickets, there will be more information soon,” she assured fans, “I wish you all the very best, and my sincere apologies for any inconveniences.”