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Sandi Toksvig forced to cancel tour as she’s admitted to hospital in Australia-Mel Evans-Entertainment – Metro
She had shows scheduled in Australia and New Zealand.
Sandi Toksvig has been hospitalised in Australia (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Former Great British Bake Off host Sandi Toksvig has been forced to cancel her tour of New Zealand and Australia after being hospitalised.
In a statement, it was revealed the star has been admitted with bronchial pneumonia and is so unwell she’s been left unable to travel or perform.
The 64-year-old presenter and comedian, also known for hosting QI, is in the midst of a string of live dates, having already performed in cities including Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
A statement on her official Twitter account said: ‘Due to illness, Sandi has cancelled the New Zealand leg of her tour.
‘She has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia while still in Australia and is unable to travel & perform. Our main priority is getting her home to the UK as soon as she is well enough.’
Bronchial pneumonia is a form of pneumonia that affects both the alveoli in the lungs and the bronchi and if left untreated or in certain people, it can become serious. This illness can be particularly dangerous in young children, older adults, and those with certain other health conditions.
Typically, people who are not compromised by other health problems recover within a few weeks with appropriate treatment.
Sandi was Down Under to make her Australian and New Zealand touring debut with a new, specially-conceived comedy show, Sandi Toksvig Live!
She was due to make her Australia and NZ tour debut (Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for DIVA)
Described as an evening of comedy and curiosities, the star was scheduled to ‘share little known facts and tell tall tales alongside some really silly jokes’.
The show’s description went on to say the set was ‘packed full of reasons to be cheerful’ and ‘will be a soothing balm after recent years of lockdown gloom, with a side of parlour games for those who wish to take part’.
It was due to take in nine cities across Australia and New Zealand, through November and December 2022.
Toksvig announced her departure as co-host of Bake Off in January 2020, saying she wanted to focus on other projects.
Little Britain star Matt Lucas was announced as her replacement, joining Noel Fielding to present from inside the Channel 4 show’s tent.
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