British pop star sparks fan fears as he’s rushed to hospital after surgery complications
Duncan James, who rose to fame in Noughties British pop band Blue, has been forced to pull out of two scheduled gigs due to his health.
Blue singer Duncan James has left fans concerned after sharing an update from his hospital bed. The pop star had no choice but to pull out of his upcoming performances at Foodies Festival and Hits Radio Live after a previous surgery “went wrong”.
He said, while wearing a hospital gown, in an Instagram video: “Some of you may or may not know I had to go into hospital yesterday, I was admitted to have a correction of a procedure that I had two weeks ago that went a little bit wrong.”
"So I was rushed in and had it all fixed, I was kept in overnight and I'm just waiting to find out if I can go home today - fingers crossed. However, it does mean I won't be able to attend the foodies festival today or the Hits Radio Live in Liverpool today which I'm gutted about because I really wanted to do that.
“But the doctors have told me I need to rest up, I need to heal, I need to make sure everything is good where it should be good. So I just want to say I'm sorry if I've let anyone down, I am on the mend, I am getting better."
Duncan concluded his video by vowing to keep his fans up to date with his health and recovery following the procedure, while sharing his gratitude for the support he’s received so far.
The Celebrity Gogglebox star’s ordeal comes after he faced cruel comments about his appearance last year.
Duncan faced criticism from some of his social media followers, after he posted about receiving facial treatment to improve his skin at the time.
One remarked: "Please leave your face alone, you're good-looking. Too much ruins it." Another cynically stated, "Well u have the money for it," while a third complained: "Why you look old now?"
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However, Duncan didn’t allow himself to get put off by the critics, happily sharing with his followers, "My skin is absolutely glowing."
The treatment did not involve any surgery. Apart from rosacea, Duncan also struggles with a severe condition called cauda equina syndrome.
According to the NHS, the rare condition causes the nerves in the lower back to compress tightly. If neglected, the excruciating pain can result in paralysis, which requires urgent medical intervention.
