ROD Stewart has been forced to scrap two shows in the US after being struck down with Covid. A statement posted on the Maggie May singer's Instagram page broke the bad news to fans Stateside - many of whom were left gutted. Rod , 79, previously exclusively told The Sun how "my days are numbered but I have no fear" just weeks before he was struck down with the "summer" strain of the bug.

A message posted to social media on Friday read: We regret to announce that tonight's Rod Stewart concert in Stateline, NV, and his August 10 show in Lincoln, CA, have been postponed as the singer recovers from a summer strain of Covid-19. "The Lincoln, CA concert at Thunder Valley Casino will now be on August 18 and his concert at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's in Stateline NV, concert will now be August 20 "Ticket holders should hold onto their tickets as they will be honoured for the rescheduled shows." read more rod stewart Fans were quick to react, with many wishing him well.

One wrote: "Get well soon @sirrodstewart. Love You FOREVER." A second put: "Get well soon, Sir Rod.

Your health is more important," as a third wrote: "Feel better soon buddy . Zinc ,vit D and vit C every day to keep well." Yet some were left irked about the last-minute change.

Most read in Music A ticket-holder posted: "Hours before it starts is so unfair. Your team knew tonight wasn’t happening. Why announce so late? "We drive from Sacramento, got hotel and other expenses.

Very disappointed." One then moaned.