Olly Murs health update as singer cancels gigs at last minute

Singer Olly Murs had to cancel a number of shows just hours before he was due on stage after falling ill. The star was set to perform in Dubai but has lost his voice.

Olly took to Instagram to write: "To everyone here in Dubai, unfortunately due to doctor's orders I am having to cancel tonight's show at Bla-Bla because of a throat infection. I'm so gutted. I look forward to coming back ASAP and will share new date information as soon as I can! Olly x".

The news comes after Olly announced that he and former TOWIE star Mark Wright would be hosting a new Saturday breakfast show on Heart Radio, starting March 1.

In a video, Olly said: "I'm absolutely buzzing to be sharing my Saturday mornings with Wrighty and the Heart listeners. They've actually given us our own radio show – can you believe it! ?

"We have such a laugh off air, so I know we'll have a great time doing this together. Expect plenty of banter, big entertainment, and obviously a bit of healthy competition. Can't wait!!"

Olly Murs was runner-up on The X-Factor's sixth series in 2009 and went on to co-host The Xtra Factor with Caroline Flack in 2011 and was a coach on The Voice. His biggest hits include Dance with Me Tonight, Troublemaker, Heart Skips a Beat, Dear Darlin.