SINGER Olly Murs has said he is “gutted” to be cancelling his upcoming summer tour after undergoing “major knee surgery” this week.

Despite the surgery going well he and his management team have decided he needs to focus on rehabilitation for the next six months.

This means he will no longer be headlining the Friday night of Live In Somerset at Taunton's Vivary Park in August.

Murs, 37, who also underwent a knee operation last summer, said he had been trying his best to “avoid” the surgery but that “it was needed”.

Sharing a series of images on Twitter following his operation, he said: “I am gutted to have to write this message but unfortunately I’ve had to undergo major new knee surgery again this week.

 

“Been trying my best to avoid having it done but the op was needed and it went well.

“I’m recovering in hospital but it means I’m having to cancel all my summer shows this year whilst I focus on my rehab.

“I’m so bloody sorry but my focus now is on recovering and I’ll keep you all updated on how I’m getting on! Stay cheeky catch you soon.”

Other cancelled performances include at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Edinburgh Castle, Warwick Castle and Cardiff Castle.

In a statement, the singer added: “I’m devastated I won’t be performing these shows, and can only apologise for any inconvenience caused.

“Rest assured I will be fighting fit for new music later this year!”

Murs last had surgery on his knee after injuring himself during a performance at Newmarket racecourse last summer.

Refunds will be available from the point of purchase and ticketholders have been advised to keep an eye out for any emails from their ticketing agent.