So, the Amy Winehouse freak show is over. On doctor's orders. Yes, promoters of the much derided Amy Winehouse UK tour yesterday announced all future dates had been canned.
There had been much speculation regarding the future of the tour, of course, because of Winehouse's increasingly erratic behaviour since husband Blake Fielder Civil was jailed over allegations he attempted to pervert the course of justice. As previously reported, that erratic behaviour was affecting her live shows, causing audience members to openly boo at her tour's first night in Birmingham. Things improved at subsequent gigs, however, until a show in London at the weekend where audience members again reportedly walked out claiming Winehouse was unable to perform.
As speculation rose as to the damage her poor performances would have on future ticket and record sales, promoter Live Nation yesterday announced that the rest of Winehouse's UK tour had been cancelled on doctor's orders.
The promoter said: "Amy Winehouse has cancelled all remaining live and promotional appearances for the remainder of the year on the instruction of her doctor. The rigours involved in touring and the intense emotional strain that Amy has been under in recent weeks have taken their toll. In the interests of her health and well-being, Amy has been ordered to take complete rest and deal with her health issues".
Winehouse herself told reporters: "I can't give it my all onstage without my Blake. I'm so sorry but I don't want to do the shows half-heartedly; I love singing. My husband is everything to me and without him it's just not the same".
There are currently no plans to reschedule cancelled shows, and refunds will be available for all ticketholders.