Music fans have been left bitterly disappointed after the singer wrapped up his Glasgow gig way ahead of schedule
22:10, 22 May 2025Updated 22:52, 22 May 2025
Olly Murs has left thousands of Scottish fans angry after abruptly ending his gig at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow(Image: Katja Ogrin/Redferns)
Olly Murs has dramatically cancelled his concert in Scotland after just 20 minutes due to health concerns. The X factor star had fans buzzing for his gig at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday night (May 22).
Thousands of fans had packed out the major venue and were excited to see the pop sensation take the stage. However, reportedly just 20 minutes and five songs into his set, Murs pulled the plug on the show.
It is understood the entertainer lost his voice during the gig. A video posted on X, previously Twitter, shows the Troublemaker chanter issuing a grovelling apology to supporters about axing the concert.
The 41-year-old also promised to sort out refunds for “anyone who was unhappy”.
In the clip, the musician, who previously presented the Xtra Factor with the late Caroline Flack when the popular talent show was still on TV, said: “This is so unlike me, so I just want to say sorry from the bottom of my heart.
“I don’t want to upset you guys, I’m so sorry. We’ll sort out refunds for anyone who’s unhappy but Glasgow I will be back to see you guys soon, I’m so sorry, I’ll see you soon, I love you all, that’s the best I can do, so sorry.”
Olly Murs first appeared on screens back in 2009 as a contestant on The X Factor(Image: 2025 Katja Ogrin)
Angry fans who were at the called-off show took to X to share their frustration and disappointment at having to head home early.
Some Scots who were there also claimed Murs’ reason for wrapping the show up early was something of a bizarre U-turn as his voice initially sounded “fine” when the curtain first dropped.
“No way has Olly Murs walked off the stage with a sore throat after five songs,” one social media user blasted, accompanied by a crying face emoji.
Another ranted: “There will be no dancing with Ollys Murs tonight at the Hydro.”
A third chimed in: “One minute Olly Murs’ voice is fine and the next he sends everyone home after just five songs at a packed OVO Hydro in Glasgow complaining of vocal issues.”
A fourth went on: “Olly Murs walking off stage in Glasgow five songs in could cry!! Better be coming back and I better get first pick.”
Another ranted: “Olly Murs cancelled in the middle of his gig and had to leave due to issues with his voice. Get well soon, Olly”.
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It is not the first time the showman has left Scots fans gutted. Near enough exactly this time last year, the popstar announced he would not be performing at the Hydro – just as doors were set to open.
The dad-of-two was set to play in front of thousands of revellers at the Hydro on May 3, 2024 supporting Take That. But before it went ahead, the venue said Murs wouldn’t perform due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
Olly Murs first appeared on screens back in 2009 as a contestant on The X Factor.
Despite coming in second to Geordie singer Joe McElderry, Murs has gone on to release chart-topping singles and five number one albums.
He is currently travelling across the country celebrating with his 15 Years of Hits Tour. Murs previously spoke to STV News about his now-cancelled show, saying that Glasgow is his favourite stop on tour.