Lionel Richie’s first show for his new tour was cut short after he fell ill on stage.
The 77-year-old singer stopped mid-performance during a show in Minnesota, telling the audience he felt “dizzy” as he performed Dancing on the Ceiling.
Concert clips showed the singer taking multiple breaks and sitting down during the song, before telling fans it was the first time he’d ever performed the song like that.
“When you’re feeling dizzy, sit your arse down,” he joked.
Richie sang one more song before leaving the stage for an unplanned intermission that lasted 40 minutes before a member of his band came back with an update.
“Unfortunately, Lionel is not feeling well. He won’t be able to continue. Additional information will be available, thank you for your patience and your understanding. It’s been amazing,” saxophonist Dino Soldo said.
According to TMZ, Richie was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure, but his current condition is unknown.
Following the incident, fans have questioned his decision to launch a new tour, not long after 81-year-old Rod Stewart was forced to pause a show after nearly fainting on stage last week.
“These artists need to think about their health and retire,” one wrote on X.
“Wow, first Rod Stewart, now Lionel Richie. I guess these guys who are nearly 80 might want to retire soon,” said another.
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