Grammy-award winning singer Adele has cancelled the last two sell-out concerts from her world tour, scheduled for this weekend in London's Wembley Stadium, after a throat doctor advised her not to perform due to damaged vocal cords.
The 29-year old singer had already done two Wembley shows, but said her vocals were stuggling.
Adele posted a lengthy statement on social media site Twitter, describing her struggles.
The singer, known for her powerful pipes and her love songs, said she was so desperate to perform that she considered miming the words on stage, but ultimately decided against it.
In the event she was not able to reschedule the concerts the singersaid a refund would be available.
This is not the first timeAdele has had this type of scare:Shehad tocancelconcerts due to throat problems following vocal cord surgery in 2011.
Here's to hoping Adelegets better!
Watch hervocals on full display in this moving live performance of her hitsong, When We Were Young, from her album, 25: