Sir Rod Stewart has been left ‘devastated’ after being forced to cancel another six US shows while continuing to recover from the flu. 

The Maggie May hitmaker, 80, who had already axed two gigs in Las Vegas earlier this week on doctor’s orders, took to Instagram with the news just weeks before he’s due to play Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage.

He wrote in a statement: ‘I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu,’

‘So sorry my friends. I’m devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans. I’ll be back on stage and will see you soon.’

He also listed the four shows he was cancelling in Las Vegas and Stateline, Nevada, as well as two he plans to reschedule in California. 

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Rod Stewart, 80, has been left ‘devastated’ after being forced to cancel another six US shows while continuing to recover from the flu (pictured on stage last month)

The Maggie May hitmaker who had already axed gigs in Las Vegas earlier this week on doctor’s orders, took to Instagram with the news just weeks before he’s due to play Glastonbury

On Thursday Sir Rod was due to take to the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, only to cancel the show 24-hours before. .The hitmaker hasn’t as of yet confirmed a new date. 

Posting an Instagram statement on Wednesday, he wrote: ‘I’m awfully sorry to have to cancel my show June 5th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

‘My doctor ordered a bit more rest while I recover from the flu. Thanks for your love and understanding.’

Rod was forced to reschedule his residency gig on Monday due to the illness, with a new date set for June 10.

He said in a social media statement: ‘I am sorry to inform you that I’m not feeling well and my show tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is being rescheduled to June 10. Your tickets will be valid for the new date.’

The crooner was recently put on vocal rest amid his mammoth One Last Time Tour. 

On June 29 the rock star is due to play the Sunday afternoon legends slot at Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, south west England.

He wrote in a statement: ‘I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu,’

He also listed the four shows he was cancelling in Las Vegas and Stateline, Nevada , as well as two he plans to reschedule in California