Jacqui Abbott completes the Irish leg of the Paul Heaton Tour

After hitting number one in October, Paul and Jacqui’s latest album, NK Pop, planned a highly anticipated arena tour with singer-songwriter Billy Bragg last year.

Jacqui and Paul wowed fans with their fabulous homecoming gig at Totally Wicked Stadium last summer but after just three gigs on the ‘NK Pop’ tour Jacqui had to pull out of Bridlington, Glasgow and Stockton shows on medical advice.

It was hoped Jacqui would rejoin the band later on in the tour, but following further medical checks the Sutton singer has pulled out of the remaining UK tour dates, including a grand performance at the Manchester Arena on Saturday 10th June . December.

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Paul and Jacqui’s NK Pop album hit number one in October (Image: Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott)

After a hiatus in the NK Pop Tour, the Irish and Northern Ireland leg kicks off in Dublin this weekend (Friday 17 February) but Jacqui has had to pull out again after ‘ongoing medical treatment’.

In a statement on Twitter, Paul Heaton said: “We regret to inform you that following continued medical treatment, Jacqui has been advised that she must rest from singing for the next few weeks while her voice continues to recover.

“Jacqui has made great strides and we look forward to seeing her back on stage at the spring/summer shows.”

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— Paul Heaton (@PaulHeatonSolo) February 10, 2023

Following Paul and Jacqui’s Irish tour, the pair will be back on stage at Neighborhood Weekender in Warrington in May and then a host of other summer festival slots.

Thanking fans for all their messages of support for Jacqui, Paul said fans can request a refund if they would have preferred to see Jacqui live.