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Michael Jackson shows in jeopardy

Morrissey has pulled two further shows on his current UK tour, bringing the total number of cancellations to seven. Skip related content

The former Smiths frontman has been struck down by an undisclosed throat problem in recent weeks, throwing his live jaunt into disarray.

He was due to play London's Brixton Academy tonight and tomorrow night but they are both now off.

Promoters are hoping to reschedule the gigs but he is currently "on continued doctor's orders not to sing".

The news comes just days after Morrissey celebrated his 50th birthday, making a one-off return to the stage with a homecoming show in Manchester.

Three subsequent gigs were then cancelled, with the singer rescheduling a handful as part of his autumn tour, which kicks-off in Birmingham on October 23.