Sir Tom Jones has postponed five concerts in California after falling ill with what he described as “a bad case of the flu”, with replacement dates announced for three of the shows.

The 86-year-old singer, from Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf, is on his Come Gather Round world tour. He said he had completed 20 performances across the United States before becoming unwell.

His initial announcement came just hours before he was due on stage at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday. Acting on medical advice, he postponed that performance and Tuesday’s concert in San Diego. The Los Angeles venue was among those wishing him well.

Further announcements extended the disruption to his remaining California appearances. On Thursday, he said his doctor had advised another day’s rest, requiring Friday’s concert at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland, east of Los Angeles, to be rearranged. A later post confirmed that Saturday’s Sacramento show and Sunday’s San Francisco performance would also be postponed following further medical advice.

San Diego’s concert at The Rady Shell in Jacobs Park is now due to take place on 3 November, followed by Los Angeles on 4 November. The Highland performance has been moved to Friday 6 November 2026. Replacement dates for Sacramento and San Francisco have yet to be announced.

“I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience caused. I look forward to seeing you all soon,” Sir Tom wrote. He said tickets would remain valid for the rearranged performances; customers unable to attend should contact their original point of purchase for a refund.

The postponements follow a separate announcement last month that ITV had, in his words, “made the decision” to “fire” him from The Voice UK coaching panel, amid speculation about its 2027 series. He has been an on-off coach since the programme began in 2012.

Across more than six decades, Sir Tom has achieved three UK number one singles and four chart-topping albums. His honours include a Grammy, two Brits, an Ivor Novello and a knighthood awarded by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 for services to music.