S Club’s Jon Lee said cancelling the gig was ‘devastating’ for the group (Picture: PA/Instagram)
S Club’s Jon Lee has explained the real reason the band was forced to cancel their M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool gig.
The Reach For The Stars hitmakers postponed the Merseyside concert on Friday (October 13) just hours before they were due to perform, with the venue issuing a statement it was due to ‘unforeseen technical issues.’
Jon, 41, has now elaborated further on the incident that threw the group’s schedule into chaos on an Instagram Story and explained: ‘There was a fire in the building which knocked out some of the electrics, which meant it was completely unsafe for us to allow an audience into the arena.
‘It was not our decision. We were fighting to perform to you guys right down the last minute. But unfortunately it’s health and safety and your safety is paramount to us. We just weren’t allowed to perform tonight.’
Jon reassured the concert had been rescheduled to Monday, October 30 but empathised with fans who had travelled far and wide on Friday, adding: ‘We know that some of you have travelled from all over the world to see and we are absolutely heartbroken.
‘We really, really are. It’s devastating for us. Please accept my sincere apologies. We really hope we can see you all soon. We love you all so much, and once again, absolutely gutted.’
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He said he was ‘devastated’ after the gig was cancelled.