POP icon has posted a massive apology to fans after being forced to pull out of a show at the last minute.
The New Zealand singer, 29, shared a statement on Instagram on Sunday, explaining she had to cancel her scheduled appearance at Luxembourg’s Rockhal after falling sick.
She explained: “Luxembourg, I am so sorry to have to tell you that I came down with ruthless food poisoning last night, and I’m still too sick to play for you today.
“I’ve been resting all day, hoping I’d be well enough, but I can hardly stand up, and you deserve more.”
“My sincerest apologies to anyone inconvenienced or upset by this,” the singer continued. “I can’t tell you how much I was looking forward to it. Our first ever Lux show, first night at Ultrasound EU, our one show with OK Lou, it’s beyond gutting.”
“Please know that if there was any way I could pull it off, I’d be out there. We are actively working with the promoter on rescheduling, so hold on to your tickets for now.
“Refunds will be offered if the new date’s no good for you. Thank you for your grace tonight. Love, from a very weak girl.”
The tour cancellation comes as Lorde – real name Ella Yelich-O’Connor – kicks off the European leg of her Ultrasound World Tour.
She is scheduled to appear in Paris, France, tonight as scheduled, before making her way over to the UK and Ireland.
The upsetting cancellation comes after Lorde made her triumphant return to music this year by dropping her fourth album, Virgin, back in July.
It was her first release since 2021’s critically acclaimed Solar Power.
Her new release, led by single What Was That?, was so highly anticipated that a surprise set at Glastonbury caused an entire area of Worthy Farm to be shut down as fans dashed to see her at the Woodsies tent.
The album later shot to the top of the album charts, with What Was That peaking at number 11.
She’s also since noted she doesn’t intend to take such a big break again from making music.
The star, who first shot to fame with smash hit Royals at the age of 16, told Variety: “I’m definitely feeling very active and not needing a break from being creative. I’m feeling kind of insatiable, to be honest.
“So I don’t know, but I’ve thrown the gauntlet down that it’s not going to be four years [again], so I’ve gotta keep to that.”