Rod Stewart is not flouting the doctor’s orders, not even by a minute!
The British singer has yet again struck out not one, but two Las Vegas shows just hours before the start of his performance, adding to quite a list of shows he has had to rule out in the past due to health issues.
Rod Stewart previously canceled six of his United States tour shows last year, although he did not disclose if it was due to an illness or doctor’s orders.
The legendary singer, who was set to take down the roof with two shows in Las Vegas at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on May 29 and 30, dashed hopes of his fans as his team announced that the show would no longer go on.
A representative from the rockstar’s team revealed that he was simply following the “doctor’s advice” and will be back to sing with the fans in shows starting from June 2. The star apologized to his eager fans and their families for the huge disappointment that came just hours before he went live.
“My apologies to my family of fans. I am on vocal rest as I recover from a sinus infection. I look forward to seeing you at a future show at Caesars Palace or on tour this summer,” the team stressed, as shared by Page Six.
The 81-Year-Old Went On A Show-Canceling Spree In 2024
Fox News stated in 2024 that the singer postponed two more shows alongside his 200th Las Vegas show, citing illness. Stewart’s team shared the news on social media, expressing his regret, adding that the postponement was due to his recovery from a summer strain of COVID-19.
The team promised to make up with fresh dates in August 2024 and advised ticket holders to maintain the status quo. However, the news was received with a mixed response from social media users, who were frustrated by the timing of the cancellation.
Some commenters slammed the singer for choosing to wait for four hours before the show before announcing that it would no longer hold. Others called Stewart’s team out for being insensitive towards the resources and time that have gone into fans planning for the concerts and then disappointing them.
When he announced that he was canceling his 200th show, Stewart made it clear that his strep throat had made it difficult for him to perform and promised his fans a better time in 2025.
Rod Stewart Also Had Show Cancellations Last Year
PEOPLE shared last year that Stewart canceled and postponed several concerts slated for June 2025 as he continued to recover from the flu. The cancellation reportedly sparked questions about his readiness to perform at his scheduled Glastonbury performance later that month.
The singer also announced on Saturday, June 7, 2025, that six upcoming shows in Nevada and California would be affected. Four concerts were canceled, while two others were also postponed till September.
The update followed earlier cancellations at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, including a June 5 show that Stewart revealed was called off on doctor’s orders. At the time, the singer was scheduled to perform in Glastonbury’s Legends slot on June 29, 2025.
The Father-Of-Eight Revealed His Strep Diagnosis Amid Donald Trump’s Feud
As noted by The Blast, after commenting on the former president’s “orange” color, Stewart fell ill, sparking the latest talking points among Trump’s supporters, who used his strep throat illness as an opportunity to criticize him.
The counter-reaction came after Stewart came out with a public attack against Trump for commenting on Kamala Harris’ ethnicity, hailing the singer’s diagnosis as “karma”. Shortly following the controversy, Stewart said he will not be able to perform at a milestone show because of strep throat.
In a statement posted on Instagram, he revealed that he is absolutely gutted to miss this 200th show celebration, saying most people can get by with strep throat, but not him. The music star also expressed his excitement, saying that he was looking forward to the event but was upset that he had disappointed the fans.
From Canceling Shows To Canceling Friendships: A Tale Of Rod Stewart And Donald Trump
The Blast noted in 2025 that the politician revealed that he no longer recognized Trump, stating that their friendship had ended. The singer shared that he and Trump were once close neighbors and social acquaintances, often attending each other’s gatherings.
Stewart continued that he was initially impressed with Trump’s assertiveness and manliness, but his respect for Trump has now eroded over time, especially regarding his treatment of women. Stewart added that after Trump got into politics, his personality changed, and he felt a disconnect with the person he knew before.
The musician has had doubts about Trump’s political ambitions for a long time. In 2016, when Trump started his first presidential bid, Stewart wondered if his buddy had the temperament and traits for the presidency.
He was also critical of Trump’s environmental policies in 2020, when the United States withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement. Stewart warned that humanity’s continued mistreatment of the planet could have irreversible consequences and suggested the damage may already be difficult to undo.
Get well soon, Rod Stewart!
