Kylie Minogue postpones run of shows after 'succumbing to infection'

has apologised to fans after she was forced to postpone a string of her tour dates .

The Australian singer, 57, has been on the road as part of her Tension tour recently. She has just come off the back of a run of UK shows including a convert at London's O2 Arena.

But she has now revealed that after "succumbing to an infection" she will be postponing her upcoming shows in Germany, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia.

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"Hi lovers, as some of you may know, a week ago we finished the UK leg of the Tension Tour," the Padam Padam singer wrote on Instagram.

"I made it over the finish line (Yay) but unfortunately have succumbed to a viral infection (hello laryngitis).

"I've tried my best to recover fast to start our next run of shows on Monday but I'm afraid it will take me some days to be well enough to get back on stage and perform my best for you.

"I'm so, SO sorry! I have no choice but to postpone the shows in Berlin, Lodz, Kaunas and Tallinn as scheduled."

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Minogue added that she and her team are doing their "very best to reschedule the dates" and will keep fans posted.

"Please keep hold of your tickets," she said.

She concluded by thanking her fans for understanding.

"You know I love you all. And I LOVE THIS SHOW! And I'll miss you next week., And, I can't wait to see you. Love Kylie xxx," she concluded.

Minogue was set to perform at the Uber Arena in Berlin on Monday night before moving onto Łódź in Poland, Kaunas in Lithuania and Tallinn in Estonia.

She is now due to hit the stage again on June 23 in Finland to continue her tour. She will then go on to perform in Sweden, France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland.

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