Elton John has announced that he is pushing back all remaining 2020 tour dates by a year – including UK shows that were supposed to take place in November and December this year.

Axar.az reports citing foreign media that the move is the result, of course, of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

In a statement, John said: “Rescheduling my concerts is never a decision taken lightly, but my priority is always the safety of all parties including my tour crew, the venue staff and of course you, my amazing fans. It breaks my heart that we have had to reschedule the 2020 dates we were all looking forward to so much, but my team and I have been working diligently on rescheduled plans for 2021”.