Adele Forced to Postpone Las Vegas Residency Due to Illness
Adele, the renowned singer, has recently announced the postponement of her Las Vegas residency dates due to health issues affecting her voice. This unfortunate setback has affected all 10 of her March shows, as advised by her doctors. Adele, 35, had been placed on vocal rest to aid her recovery.
Adele’s Las Vegas residency, which takes place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, is set to conclude in June. With a reported earning of approximately £1.5 million per show, this setback comes as a disappointment for the singer as well as her fans.
Previous Health Battles & Impact on Career
Unfortunately, this is not the first time Adele has had to cancel shows due to health issues. She has encountered several challenges throughout her career, affecting her performances and leading to cancellations. Here is a look at some of her notable health battles:
Throat Surgery Forces Cancellation (2011)
Adele faced her first major health issue in 2011. She underwent ‘vocal cord microsurgery’ to remove a benign polyp, which led to the cancelation of numerous gigs in that year. This procedure was advised by her doctors in the United Kingdom to prevent further complications. Despite her resilience, health concerns continued to affect her schedule.
Devastation of Cancelled 2017 Tour
In 2017, Adele faced another setback when she had to cancel the final two shows of her European tour, which were meant to be held in London’s Wembley Stadium. The cancellation was due to her damaged vocal cords. Adele expressed her immense disappointment and apologized to her devoted fans in an emotional Facebook post. She even contemplated miming during the shows to avoid cancellation.
Struggles with Sciatica
In recent years, Adele has also battled with sciatica, a condition characterized by pain along the sciatic nerve, causing shooting pains and mobility issues. She collapsed backstage before a performance in 2023 due to a sciatica attack. This condition had previously affected her performance where she had to sit down during her show to rest.
Adele has faced numerous health challenges throughout her career, which have inevitably impacted her tour schedules and performances. Despite these setbacks, Adele’s dedication to her art remains unwavering, and fans eagerly await her return to the stage.
