Phil Collins was forced to cancel a U.K. TV appearance due to a mystery illness

Phil Collins was forced to cancel a U.K. TV appearance due to a mystery illness on Tuesday morning (08Nov16). The In the Air Tonight singer was due to appear on British TV show Lorraine, which had been teased on Monday’s (07Nov16) episode, but host Lorraine Kelly ended up having to issue an apology as Phil cancelled last minute. However the musician did apologise for his absence in a video he shot in his own living room. “Hello Lorraine,” Phil told the camera. “I know you’re not very happy probably because I should be there with you rather then be sitting here. “I’m sorry I couldn’t be there Lorraine, you know we go back a long way. I’ll be there as soon as I can OK. Love to all and thanks a lot.” His cancellation came on the same day that the former Genesis star was confirmed as a headliner for 2017’s Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park (BST). It was only recently that Phil announced a string of shows across Europe next year (17) as part of his Not Dead Yet tour, though BST on 30 June (17) will mark his biggest ever solo concert and his only U.K. […]