Leona Lewis announced that she is canceling her Saturday night show at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, Dec. 19, the British singer revealed that a persistent sore throat forced her to pull the plug on the show. “I am heartbroken to share that I will not be able to perform tomorrow night’s show (Dec. 20),” she wrote.
“I have been battling a sore throat for the past few days and while I tried pushing through tonight’s show, it has only left me feeling worse,” she continued. “I will be spending this time recovering and on vocal rest so I can come back stronger and give you all the show you deserve.”
Lewis acknowledged the timing was particularly unfortunate for fans planning to attend during the holiday season. “This was not an easy decision and I’m truly so gutted to disappoint any of you who had plans to attend,” she said. “Thank you for your patience, kindness and understanding.”
The “Bleeding Love” singer is in the middle of her “A Starry Night” residency at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort, which began Nov. 1 and will run until Jan. 3, 2026.
Per the website, the holiday residency is specifically focused on Christmas: “Leona’s impressive vocals will be on full display inside the intimate venue with a must-see Christmas event designed to capture the spirit of the season. ‘A Starry Night’ will offer guests of all ages the ultimate way to celebrate Christmas in Las Vegas with a one-of-a-kind holiday experience not to be missed.”
Lewis’ residency showcases songs from her holiday album, “Christmas, with Love,” alongside other selections from her career. It’s unclear if her future performances will be affected. Her remaining scheduled dates include Dec. 21, 24, 26–28, 30–31, and Jan. 2–3.
Lewis’ first major global hit was “Bleeding Love,” released in late 2007 from her debut album, “Spirit.” She earned three Grammy nominations for that album.
She began leaning into the holiday space in 2013 with the release of her “Christmas, with Love” album, which featured hits like “One More Sleep” and “Kiss Me It’s Christmas.”
She re-released the popular holiday album in 2021 with extra tracks and a repackaged format.
Lewis came onto the music scene after winning the talent show “The X Factor” in 2006, where Simon Cowell was her mentor and judge.
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