Kylie Minogue fans are waiting to find out whether the singer is to cancel further tour dates after ill health forced her to pull out of a concert.
Kylie Minogue fans are waiting to find out whether the singer is to cancel further tour dates after ill health forced her to pull out of a concert.
The singer ended a concert after just one hour at Manchester's MEN Arena on Saturday, telling fans she had a cold.
The singer ended a concert after just one hour at Manchester's MEN Arena on Saturday, telling fans she had a cold.
Minogue, 38, launched the UK leg of her Showgirl Homecoming Tour on New Year's Eve, following her recovery from treatment for breast cancer.
Minogue, 38, launched the UK leg of her Showgirl Homecoming Tour on New Year's Eve, following her recovery from treatment for breast cancer.
A decision about her remaining dates in Manchester is expected to be made soon.
A decision about her remaining dates in Manchester is expected to be made soon.
But a recorded message on the MEN ticket hotline said Minogue was "hopeful" her tour would continue as planned.
She gave it her best shot. She was an absolute star Kevin Winder, concertgoer
She gave it her best shot. She was an absolute star Kevin Winder, concertgoer
Minogue has already played seven dates at Wembley Arena which were to be followed by six concerts in Manchester.
It said: "It is not yet clear if and when the concert will be rescheduled, although all customers are advised to keep hold of their tickets as these will remain valid for any new date announced."
The remaining dates are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Fans are being urged to check the MEN website for further updates.
Kathyrn Scott, from Halifax, who went to the concert, told the BBC News website she was "disappointed".
Minogue has already played seven dates at Wembley Arena which were to be followed by the six concerts in Manchester.
Kathyrn Scott, from Halifax, who went to Saturday's concert, told the BBC News website she was "disappointed".
"I don't even think she was actually on stage for an hour, as she kept going on and off for long breaks.
"I don't even think she was actually on stage for an hour, as she kept going on and off for long breaks.
"She just said to us 'don't worry, I've just got a cold', but obviously she couldn't go on.
"She just said to us 'don't worry, I've just got a cold', but obviously she couldn't go on.
"She was obviously full of cold, and none of us would want to perform if we felt like that. Everyone was fine about it, we just clapped, because we all know how ill she has been.
"She was obviously full of cold, and none of us would want to perform if we felt like that. Everyone was fine about it, we just clapped, because we all know how ill she has been.
"I wish she had just cancelled altogether. I feel she was forced to go on and do the four songs so they wouldn't have to give refunds."
"I wish she had just cancelled altogether. I feel she was forced to go on and do the four songs so they wouldn't have to give refunds."
Sore throat
Sore throat
Kevin Winder, from Manchester, said he enjoyed the show despite it being cut short.
Kevin Winder, from Manchester, said he enjoyed the show despite it being cut short.
"Kylie came on the stage and looked fine when she sang Better The Devil You Know, but then she said she had a sore throat and croaked.
"Kylie came on the stage and looked fine when she sang Better The Devil You Know, but then she said she had a sore throat and croaked.
"I saw her in concert in Perth and on New Year's Eve, so I know she completely missed out the second 'act' when she came back on stage after a short interval.
"I saw her in concert in Perth and on New Year's Eve, so I know she completely missed out the second 'act' when she came back on stage after a short interval.
"She did another song in her leopard-skin outfit, but then motioned to the band not to start up again. It was then that she told us she was really sorry but she couldn't go on.
"She did another song in her leopard-skin outfit, but then motioned to the band not to start up again. It was then that she told us she was really sorry but she couldn't go on.
"But she went on to do an impromptu version of Got To Be Certain then sang Kids with her sister, Dannii, which brought the house down.
"But she went on to do an impromptu version of Got To Be Certain then sang Kids with her sister, Dannii, which brought the house down.
"She gave it her best shot. She was an absolute star."
"She gave it her best shot. She was an absolute star."
Mr Winder added that MEN management announced that the show would either be rescheduled or refunds would be given.
Mr Winder added that MEN management announced that the show would either be rescheduled or refunds would be given.
No-one from the MEN was available for comment.
Cancer diagnosis
Cancer diagnosis
The singer began the run of concerts in Manchester on Friday.
The singer began the run of concerts in Manchester on Friday.
Minogue had been forced to postpone her original Showgirl world tour after her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2005.
Minogue had been forced to postpone her original Showgirl world tour after her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2005.
She underwent surgery in Australia two days later and finished her chemotherapy in December 2005.
She underwent surgery in Australia two days later and finished her chemotherapy in December 2005.
It had been hoped she would also play at this year's Glastonbury festival, after pulling out of a headlining slot in 2005 following her cancer diagnosis.
It had been hoped she would also play at this year's Glastonbury festival, after pulling out of a headlining slot in 2005 following her cancer diagnosis.
But earlier this month festival organiser Emily Eavis told BBC 6 Music Minogue was too busy to join this year's line-up.
But earlier this month festival organiser Emily Eavis told BBC 6 Music Minogue was too busy to join this year's line-up.
Minogue's record company, Parlophone, has also said she is working on material which could be released in 2007.
Minogue's record company, Parlophone, has also said she is working on material which could be released in 2007.
Were you at the concert or do you know someone who was? Send us your experiences using the form below.
Were you at the concert or do you know someone who was? Send us your experiences using the form below.
Just returned home from the concert. Kylie was incredibly brave to try to continue with the concert as long as she did. I would have been happy for her to mime through the rest of it, but only Kylie knows how ill she feels.Allan Bird, Warrington
Just returned home from the concert. Kylie was incredibly brave to try to continue with the concert as long as she did. I would have been happy for her to mime through the rest of it, but only Kylie knows how ill she feels.Allan Bird, Warrington
Just got home from the MEN, disappointed not to have seen the full show but Kylie's health comes first. The performance she gave was fantastic and she obviously did not want to let her fans down. She did say that the fans should not worry and it was just a cold.Lizzie, Bury, Lancs
Just got home from the MEN, disappointed not to have seen the full show but Kylie's health comes first. The performance she gave was fantastic and she obviously did not want to let her fans down. She did say that the fans should not worry and it was just a cold.Lizzie, Bury, Lancs
Kylie performed for just over the hour and it was obvious she was not right. Not sure if we will get money back or option to see her again? Really wanted to see her concert she is so brave after what she has been through.Matt Berrey, Droitwich
Kylie performed for just over the hour and it was obvious she was not right. Not sure if we will get money back or option to see her again? Really wanted to see her concert she is so brave after what she has been through.Matt Berrey, Droitwich
Kylie love you loads you are a genuine star. Get better soon Peter, Manchester
Kylie love you loads you are a genuine star. Get better soon Peter, Manchester
I paid £55 each for 6 tickets, it's a total disgrace. She said she was ill after the first song so she should have given up then rather than give the audience a half hearted 30 minutes. Mike Edge, Manchester
I paid £55 each for 6 tickets, it's a total disgrace. She said she was ill after the first song so she should have given up then rather than give the audience a half hearted 30 minutes. Mike Edge, Manchester
Just been to the concert. Gutted! Kylie looked genuinely upset to be pulling out, and her sister joined her for the last song, a version of Kids. Still can't believe it, hope she gets better soon.Claire Davies, Manchester, UK
Just been to the concert. Gutted! Kylie looked genuinely upset to be pulling out, and her sister joined her for the last song, a version of Kids. Still can't believe it, hope she gets better soon.Claire Davies, Manchester, UK
Just heard from my wife and her friends who have travelled up to Manchester today from Wiltshire. They are all devastated - they've waited for years to see her. Hope Kylie makes a speedy recoveryMatt, Chippenham, Wilts
Just heard from my wife and her friends who have travelled up to Manchester today from Wiltshire. They are all devastated - they've waited for years to see her. Hope Kylie makes a speedy recoveryMatt, Chippenham, Wilts
