S Club have cancelled the second gig of their huge reunion tour just hours before they were due to take the stage.
The pop group issued a statement on Instagram this afternoon telling fans they were devastated to not be able to perform.
It reads: “We’re beyond devastated to announce that tonight’s how in Liverpool has had to be postponed by the venue, due to them having an unforeseen technical issue impacting their power supply and therefore your safety.
“We can’t begin to express how sorry we are. Especially as we know so many of you have travelled great distances to join us tonight.
“But your safety is our priority always.”
The cancelled gig has been rescheduled for October 30 with all tickets remaining valid. Fans who are unable to make the new date are entitled to refunds.
The statement continued: “We’re absolutely heartbroken, but really hope we will see you then. Thank you for continuing to support us. Sending you much love.
“Brad, Jo, Jon, Rachel and Tina x.”
Shocked fans were understandably disappointed by the news.
One fumed: “Are you joking!!! Less than 2hrs notice.”
Another said: “Gutted come all the way from swindon can’t make Monday :(.”
A third posted: “Absolute joke. Can’t make the new date. 2 hours notice! Really!?”
The five-piece kicked off their The Good Times Tour in Manchester last night.
At the start of the show a video of late member Paul Cattermole played behind the group.
Overcome with emotion, Bradley McIntosh said: “That’s our brother right there, man. Gone but you’ll never be forgotten.
“We miss you every single day. You know what we’ve been through this last year,” Bradley added later.
“It’s been so tragic, it’s been so sad. But we’ve got you guys. And we’re here for you and we could not have done it without you guys.”
S Club 7 shot to fame in 1998 and were originally made up of Paul, Jo O’Meara, Rachel Stevens, Tina Barrett, Jon Lee, Bradley and Hannah Spearritt.
After Paul died from natural causes earlier this year, it was confirmed that his ex-girlfriend and former band mate Hannah would not be taking part in the tour.
The singer revealed in an exclusive chat with The Sun that her mental health deteriorated after Paul passed away.
Hannah said: “Will I ever perform with them again? I just don’t know.
“I’ve not spoken to any of them since I left, which is fine. I was extremely excited — we all were — to get back as a seven.
“But then Paul died and everything changed. It gave me time to reflect on whether it was the right thing for me to do.
“I’m really sad we aren’t in touch. They’ve gone their way and I’ve gone mine. I wish them all the best.”
The band made no mention of Hannah last night and didn’t reference that she was missing from the line-up.
