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Jason Manford has revealed he was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after being diagnosed with appendicitis, forcing him to cancel a string of tour dates at short notice.
The popular comedian, 43, left fans concerned after pulling out of shows just hours before he was due to appear on stage. Taking to Instagram from his hospital bed, Jason shared a photo of himself recovering and offered fans an honest update about what had happened.
“Appendix surgery all went well, now in recovery with my Vimto, they serve it in all Manchester hospitals,” he joked, maintaining his trademark sense of humour despite the ordeal. “Bit of a scary & extremely painful 24 hours but thankful to our NHS & my incredible nurse mum who’s a godsend in a health crisis!”
Jason also admitted the situation could have been much worse, revealing: “My advice would be to not get Appendicitis whilst driving at 70mph on the motorway!”
In his post, Jason expressed deep disappointment at having to postpone shows in St Albans, Oxford, Lincoln, Skegness, and at the Kendall Calling Festival. “Seriously though, I’m gutted that I’ve had to move the dates this weekend, and I’m sorry for the late notice to so many people,” he wrote.
He explained that his original plan had been to manage the condition with antibiotics and have the surgery later so the shows could go ahead. However, doctors strongly advised him against it, insisting the operation needed to happen immediately to avoid serious complications.
Fans quickly flooded the comments with messages of support, wishing him a speedy recovery and reassuring him that his health comes first. Many praised his dedication to his audiences, noting that it was clear how much he had wanted to continue with the tour despite the pain.
Jason’s candid post struck a chord with many followers, especially as he spoke so warmly of the NHS staff who cared for him. The comedian has often shared his admiration for key workers in the past, and his latest message only reinforced his gratitude for their professionalism and compassion.
While the postponed shows will be rescheduled, Jason will now take time to recover fully before returning to the stage. His tour, A Manford All Seasons, has been playing to packed theatres across the UK, with fans praising his sharp wit, relatable stories, and warm stage presence.
For now, audiences will have to wait a little longer to see him in person, but judging by his upbeat hospital selfies and jokes about Manchester hospital drinks, it seems Jason Manford will be back to making people laugh sooner rather than later.
