Michael McIntyre cancels gig after undergoing surgery

Comedian Michael McIntyre has cancelled a gig on his world tour due to undergoing a medical procedure.

The 48-year-old's social media account announced on Sunday the comedian was "unable to perform" his show at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre on Monday.

"Unfortunately, Michael has had an operation to remove kidney stones," read the post on X.

The show is due to be rescheduled, with those unable to make the new date entitled to a refund, it said.

"We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused," it added.

It comes after McIntyre was unable to perform another show of his Macnificent world tour in Plymouthlast week.

The comedian's social media account said he had missed Thursday's show at the Plymouth Pavilions due to "illness".

The post also said: "The show will be rescheduled to a later date to be announced soon. If you are unable to make the new date you will be entitled to a refund. We are sorry for any inconvenience."

McIntyre is due to perform for three nights at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena from Friday to Sunday.

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He has upcoming dates this month in Newcastle and Manchester, before shows across the UK including London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Belfast later this spring.

McIntyre took his tour to the US, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and mainland Europe last year.