A rockstar has been forced to pull out of their upcoming anniversary shows with the band releasing a statement on Monday. 

Hurts, consisting of singer Theo Hutchcraft and instrumentalist Adam Anderson, announced the news to Instagram just weeks before the dates. 

Adam explained that he will not be appearing at their gigs at O2 Academy Brixton in London on May 22 and Tempodrom in Berlin on May 24. 

In a statement, he shared: ‘As many of you know I’ve been struggling with my mental health for years now.

‘Sadly, due to my ongoing recovery, I have taken the very difficult decision to sit out all forthcoming HURTS shows this year and focus solely on my well-being.

‘It hasn’t been an easy decision but it’s the right thing for me to do at this time.’

Adam Anderson (R) of Hurts has been forced to pull out of their upcoming anniversary shows with the band releasing a statement on Monday

Adam continued: ‘I want to express my love and graтιтude to Theo for his understanding and supporting me in making this decision.

‘All shows will go ahead as planned with Theo taking centre stage and I couldn’t be happier that they’re taking place.

‘You’ve supported me as an individual and the band for so many years and I have never taken it for granted.

‘I don’t want anyone to worry about me. I am doing my best to recover with a good support system around me and I look forward to getting better.’

Theo added: ‘I completely understand and respect his decision to step back from the live performances for health reasons.

‘Adam and I have built this band together and he’s given everything to it over the last 15 years.

‘We’re lifelong friend and partners. I’ll be taking to the stage alongside the incredible Hurts band, who have been with us from the beginning.

‘We’ll be sure to bring the vision to life and make it a summer to remember. Whether you’re in the front row or watching from afar. Love you mate x.’

Hurts, consisting of singer Theo Hutchcraft (L) and instrumentalist Adam (R), will play the O2 Academy Brixton in London on May 22 and Tempodrom in Berlin on May 24

However, Adam has explained that he will not be appearing at their gigs and shared: ‘I have taken the very difficult decision to sit out all the shows and focus solely on my well-being’ 

Hurts announced the two anniversary shows back in October to celebrate their 2010 album, Happiness. 

Speaking to NME about his mental health back in 2017, Adam revealed why he chose to speak publicly about his struggles. 

He said: ‘If you don’t externalise it, then it festers inside you. The second stage was the act of allowing people to know about it.’

Theo added: ‘It’s an illness and it’s a health problem – that is something to be taken seriously. It’s an emotional problem, but it’s also a medical issue for a lot of people. That’s a big part of it. We need to be listening to each other.’