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DISAPPOINTED fans have slammed a pop star for cancelling three upcoming gigs due to ‘exhaustion’ – minutes after doors to a venue opened.

Social media users were unimpressed as the singer shared their update online.

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Fans slammed a pop star for cancelling three gigs – including one at the last minute[/caption]

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Singer-songwriter Claire Cottrill is better known as Clairo[/caption]

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The vocalist had been due to play three shows in Toronto[/caption]

Clairo – whose real name is Claire Elizabeth Cottrill – had been due to play three shows in Toronto.

Taking to X, however, the Atlanta-born vocalist wrote: “Hi everyone, I’m really sorry to inform you that I will be postponing the next three Toronto shows.

“I know this is disappointing to everyone who bought tickets to see me play but I’m struggling with extreme exhaustion and have been advised to go home until our Boston shows.”

She added: “I want you to experience the best show possible, and I’m not in a place to do that right now.

“I will share updates as I have them regarding refunds, a rescheduled show date that will honor your current tickets, etc. Please hold on to your tickets!

“I appreciate your understanding. I will make it up to you!”

The 26-year-old released her debut EP, titled Diary 001, in 2018.

Meanwhile, her third studio album, Charm, was self-released in July 2024.

Following Clairo’s announcement, fans shared their disappointment with the news.

One wrote on an online forum: “i can understand it being a hard call to make but making it before doors open is probably not too much to ask.”

Another added: “2 minutes after doors open is wild. This would turn me from a fan to a non-fan immediately.”

As a third shared: “Happened to me a few years ago when she did her detroit show and I haven’t been able to enjoy her since LOL.”

A fourth chimed in: “i don’t think “exhaustion” is a valid excuse to postpone a show 2 minutes after doors open… if you struggle with mental health wouldn’t you know that before?”

Yet another remarked: “Big yikes.

“Cancelling two minutes after doors open would be enough for me to no longer be a fan honestly.

“I understand they’re human too, but you need to make these kind of decisions in a timely fashion…especially when people have paid hotel rooms or flights.

“Some people even end up using their only PTO available that they’ve saved up all year. Can’t get that back.

“Two minutes after doors open is a disrespectful smack in the face.”

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FERN Britton has lifted the lid on her Strictly Come Dancing stint and claims she was ‘in tears everyday’.

The telly icon, 67, took part in the BBC show in 2012 but still has strong memories about her time in the ballroom.

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Fern Britton claims she was in ‘tears’ before Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals[/caption]

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The star also claims her confidence was knocked by her partner Artem Chigvintsev[/caption]

Fern, who was partnered with Russian dancer Artem Chigvintsev, has revealed she would cry before rehearsals.

In a serialisation of her book Fern Britton The Older I Get in the Daily Mail, the former This Morning star also said her partner made a cutting comment when they were first put together.

She penned: “I asked him if he was OK with having me as a partner and he said, ‘Well, I am used to someone with some dance ability, and younger.’

“My confidence took a hit at that, but I laughed and told him I didn’t feel 55, and that, when I had a drink in me, I was a sensational dancer. He did not laugh.”

Describing the rehearsals as “challenging”, Fern added: “As the weeks went on, I found it increasingly hard to gather up my self-confidence and there were days I was crying before I even got into the rehearsal room.”

Fern even says: “Late one evening, when I simply couldn’t get the steps in my head and we were both tired, he looked at me and said: ‘Go home before I kill you.’ It was a joke. I laughed. ‘Kill me, please.”

This not the first time Fern has hit out at her time on Strictly.

She previously told The Times: “He would look at my feet and just kick me or shove me.”

Fern and Artem finished Strictly Come Dancing in 10th place. It ended up being Chigvintsev’s worst performance on the BBC show.

In 2017, Artem moved to Dancing With The Stars in the US where he was partnered with his future wife Nikki Garcia – also known as Nikki Bella in the WWE world.

The pair married in 2022 and share a son, who was born in 2020.

Earlier this year, Artem denied Fern’s claims of him ‘kicking or shoving her’ during tense rehearsals.

He told the Daily Express: “I believe I treated Fern with respect and genuine care and these claims about me are the opposite of everything I believe in and the person I am.

“I cannot imagine what has prompted such statements which come as a shock to me.”

The Sun has contacted Artem’s reps following Fern’s most recent claims.

Strictly has been rocked by a huge crisis this year and Fern’s new allegation that she would ‘cry before rehearsals’ only adds to the pressure.

The BBC recently released its findings following an investigation into Amanda Abbington‘s claims about Italian pro Giovanni Pernice.

The investigation upheld six of Amanda’s complaints, with sources saying those six related to verbal bullying and harassment.

He was cleared of a further 10 allegations.

Sherlock star Amanda, 50, quit Strictly Come Dancing last year and later made a formal complaint about Giovanni, along with three of his former dance partners.

He quit Strictly in May and is now working on the Italian version of the show.

Speaking on ITV1’s Lorraine this week, Giovanni said: “The investigation didn’t find me a bully.

“Bully is a big word, there’s a big difference between bullying and caring about what you do.”

Meanwhile, fellow Italian professional Graziano Di Prima was axed this year for kicking celebrity dance partner Zara McDermott in rehearsals.

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Fern appeared on Strictly in 2012[/caption]

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Fern and Artem finished the show in 10th place[/caption]

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Her new claims are the latest to rock Strictly Come Dancing[/caption]

TEMPLEGATE tackles a huge Saturday of racing confident of making it three winning NAPS in a row.

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WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (2.40 Doncaster, nap)

He was highly impressive when winning the Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket last time. He powered home over the mile in tacky ground, clocking a good time in the process. His sire Kameko won this race five years ago and he can follow in his hoofprints.

BROADWAY BOY (2.20 Cheltenham, nb)

He threatened to be top class last season and landed Graded and handicap wins here early in the campaign. The move to the highest level was too much for him though and local trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies – who always targets this meeting – wisely lowers his sights for this comeback. He jumps well and still looks on a fair handicap mark so this front-runner can go close.

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ABERAMA GOLD (2.05 Doncaster, treble)

He landed his last win in this race 12 months ago and is back from 11lb lower in the handicap. He likes testing ground and went close behind Vintage Clarets at Catterick last time despite not getting the run of the race. He’ll go close again.

Templegate’s TV verdicts

CHELTENHAM

1.10

MARV MICHAEL was useful over hurdles but took his form to a new level when scooting in on chase debut at Kilbeggan.

He jumped superbly in front and didn’t see a rival. That was over this trip and he should improve. Cheltenham’s hill should be right up his street.

Will Carver scored on his first spin over fences for Nicky Henderson at Cartmel before a late mistake proved costly at Uttoxeter last time. He’s had a wind op since that effort and is open to improvement.

Guard Your Dreams held on to win by a nose on his chase debut at Warwick three weeks ago. He won a Grade 2 here at his hurdling best and jumped well. He should build on that good start.

Riskintheground is one of the more experienced over fences in the field but needs to improve on his Newton Abbot third last time.

Weveallbeencaught was a good sixth in the Ultima at this year’s Festival but would prefer a longer trip.

1.45

MILLFORCE won well on debut at Bellewstown before a couple of mistakes proved costly at Cork earlier this month.

He still did well to finish second and he should improve for that experience. Henry De Bromhead’s hopeful is a proven stayer who has more to come.

Intense Approach won a couple of minor contests before stepping into the Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow two weeks ago.

He more than held his own there in finishing second but he does throw in the odd error. He shapes as though this longer trip will suit.

Fine Margin landed three novice wins on the spin in Britain for Willie Mullins before coming a cropper at Worcester last time.

The soft ground may have been to blame and it’s too early to write him off although he needs to find more here.

Donnie Devito looks ready for this longer distance but needs to improve on his modest Listowel run last month.

2.20

BROADWAY BOY threatened to be top class last season and landed Graded and handicap wins here early in the campaign.

The move to the highest level was too much for him though and local trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies – who always targets this meeting – wisely lowers his sights for this comeback.

He jumps well and still looks on a fair handicap mark so this front-runner can go close.

Some Scope progressed nicely last term and went close off this mark at Donny before finishing the campaign with a fourth around here. This six-year-old has more to offer.

Le Milos won the Coral Gold Cup in 2022 but has been hit and miss since. He ran well in the Bet365 Gold Cup when last seen and is only 1lb higher than his last winning mark.

His best form would make him a contender for the Skeltons.

Chasing Fire signed off last season with a game win at Perth and has no issues seeing out this trip. He’s up 6lb for that but should be competitive.

It’s still early days over fences for Senior Chief who didn’t stay in the Irish National last time. He earlier won well at Punchestown and the first-time cheekpieces may help.

2.55

ZAIN NIGHTS landed the hat-trick when taking a hot contest at Haydock last time.

That built well on a win over this course and distance in April where he powered up the hill. He’s creeping up the weights but looks open to lots of improvement and likes a sound surface.

The Wallpark comes over for Gordon Elliott with every chance. He is another with a hat-trick and he stays strongly. He has a bigger hike in the weights to defy but hasn’t stopped improving yet.

Supreme Gift was a couple of lengths behind the tip when they met here in April but is better off at the weights today and can’t be overlooked.

Gowel Road was a solid sixth in the Pertemps Final at the Festival and should have another good season.

3.30

BOTTLER’SECRET would ideally have the ground a bit softer but his class can see him home.

He was useful on the Flat and won two Graded hurdles last season before going close in the Irish Champion Juvenile at Punchestown. Nothing else in the field comes close to that standard.

Givemefive is fit from the Flat and was a good second in the Adonis at Kempton in February before a poor run in Ireland. He’d appreciate some rain but is good enough to take the forecast spot.

Dodger Long didn’t have a lot to beat at Chepstow last time but did it easily and deserves this crack at a higher grade. He’ll need to improve but it’s early days.

4.05

YEATS STAR looked a handy recruit to chasing when winning by more than three lengths at Listowel last month.

He jumped nicely there and should appreciate this longer trip where he showed his best over hurdles. Trainer Gordon Elliott has a cracking record in this race too.

Theatre Man ran some fine races in defeat last season and was sent off favourite for the Festival Plate only to fall at the third fence. There’s plenty of talent there if trainer Richard Bandey can unlock it.

Hyland won on chase debut at Southwell but blotted his copybook a little when well beaten at Uttoxeter last time. He liked this trip over hurdles but needs to improve.

Moon D’Orange was a promising third on chase debut at Punchestown just ten days ago. That was over two miles but he was placed in a Grade 2 hurdle here over three miles and this trip should be more to his liking.
Bowtogreatness was hammered in the Kim Muir and lacks pace even for this distance.

Transmission should make a nice chaser but may need this experience after a long time over hurdles.

DONCASTER

1.30

DIEGO VENTURA won two maidens before improving to go close in a Group 3 contest at Newmarket last time. He relished the testing ground there and his stamina will be an asset in these conditions.

Bounty looks the obvious threat after an emphatic maiden win at Naas earlier this month. He won’t mind the ground and has more to come for Aidan O’Brien.

Arctic Voyage loved the mud when scooting in by six lengths at Nottingham 17 days ago. This son of Kingman takes a sharp hike in class here but is bred to hold his own for in-form trainer Ralph Beckett.

Fast Track Harry beat 12 rivals on his Newbury debut and the second has franked for the form since. He tanked along and is no forlorn hope with William Buick on board.

La Bellota was fourth in this grade over 5f last time but this trip suits better. Oisin Murphy gets on board today.

2.05

ABERAMA GOLD landed his last win in this race 12 months ago and is back from 11lb lower in the handicap.

He likes testing ground and went close behind Vintage Clarets at Catterick last time despite not getting the run of the race.

He’ll go close again with Vintage Clarets also in the mix despite a 4lb rise for his last success.

Blue Storm battled to score at Haydock last time in bottomless going. He has more improvement to come and is dangerous despite shouldering top weight.

Venture Capital is having a good season and was in winning form over course and distance last month. He went close off this mark at Ascot latest and looks solid each-way.

Jer Batt didn’t get much luck in running at York two Saturdays ago. He will enjoy dropping back to the minimum distance with soft ground also in his favour.

He’s had a little nudge down the weights and is another to consider.

Cover Up is coming down the handicap and likes this trip. He looks a big price for the Gosdens.

Solar Aclaim has shown his best in the mud but may lack a bit of pace for this trip.

2.40

IT’S game, set and match for WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE who was highly impressive when winning the Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket last time.

He powered home over the mile in tacky ground, clocking a good time in the process. His sire Kameko won this race five years ago and he can follow in his hoofprints.

Royal Playwright chased him home at HQ and his stamina will be an asset in these testing conditions.

Delacroix looked a real battler when taking the Group 3 Autumn Stakes at Newmarket two Saturdays ago. He saw out the mile well there and trainer Aidan O’Brien is a regular winner of this race.

Anno Domini looked a nice type when scoring at Sandown back in July.

It’s a concern that he hasn’t been out since then but he should appreciate this extra furlong and has more to offer for last year’s winner Charlie Appleby.

Hotazhell took a Curragh Group 2 last month but faces much softer ground here.

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A GRANDAD who won £200,000 in the People’s Postcode Lottery has described how he immediately went next door – only to be met with bad news.

George Mounsey, who lives in Breaston, Derbyshire, heard the news of his enormous this week.

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Paul Rowland, George Mounsey, and Alison Browne all took home a portion of the jackpot[/caption]

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George Mounsey and Margaret Blurton met as teenagers[/caption]

His first instinct was to immediately pay next-door neighbours Paul Rowland, on one side, and Alison Browne, on the other, a visit.

It was there that he learned the disappointing news that his lottery winnings weren’t what they originally seemed.

Although the Postcode Lottery jackpot was worth £1 million, rules dictate that the sum is split between all players within that postcode.

So when George heard that Paul and Alison had also entered, as well as two other neighbours elsewhere on the street, he was forced to watch his life-changing £1 million prize plummeting to just £200,000.

George, who is married to his childhood sweetheart Margaret, said: “We didn’t know they were in it until we went round and banged on the door and asked, ‘Are you in the Postcode Lottery? Have you had a phone call?'”

Turning his thoughts to how he would spend the reduced winnings, he said: “Margaret would like a static caravan in Yorkshire somewhere. We’ll see, we may invest.”

As for this year’s Christmas, he added: “We might even get a bigger turkey!”

George and Margaret met as teenagers but rekindled their romance decades later.

 George said: “We’ve known each other since we were teenagers. When I was 15 and she was 16, we went out together for a year.

“We later got married to other people and were both widowed.

“Fifty years later we met up again in Asda and we’ve not been apart since. That’s 16 years ago now.”

Margaret tragically lost both a son and a daughter to cancer but has four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Meanwhile, Paul and Alison were delighted to have unexpectedly bagged a slice of the winnings.

Paul said: “There’s a lovely community spirit and it’s lovely to have three winners in a row.

“I was going to take my wife for a weekend away. Now it’ll be a fortnight away. What are the chances of this happening here?”

Alison added: “I don’t know what to think. This is life-changing, it really is.”

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.

Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. 

ARIES

March 21 to April 20

The certainty you have to say what you need to say is impressive today.

You may not realise how strong you are but others will sense it and respect it.

An object or name you may have doubted you would ever see again is heading back towards you and this time you won’t let go.

Love is “V” led.

 TAURUS

April 21 to May 21

A creative moon and the sun’s skills to see who is on the same wave length as you are the top bond-building elements in your chart today.

Try to give everyone an equal chance however far apart in age or attitude they seem.

You could be a dream team.

Passion-wise, touch is the important sense.

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GEMINI

May 22 to June 21

Your moon-given gift is the ability to feel at home wherever you are.

You also manage to see the positive in situations and people so you lead so naturally and well.

But it is your personal determination to find a way through a set of health obstacles that really stands out.

Luck writes in turquoise blue.

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CANCER

June 22 to July 22

After a challenging time, your mental abilities are sharp and ideas you may have thrown aside can come back bigger, stronger and better thanks to the sun.

In love, it’s how you deal with difficult issues firmly within a framework of loyalty that gets results.

Single? Catch up with a fast-walking Leo.

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LEO

July 23 to August 23

Sticking to a limited view on how you can fund changes particularly linked to study or retraining may be holding you back.

Set your imagination free to see what ideas develop.

A longer timescale or a smaller goals could both work out.

In passion terms, sharp focus pays off as you ask one specific question.

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VIRGO

August 24 to September 22

Your chart layers thought-fulness into your usual logical thinking so you read others expertly, and sense what to say and do next.

Trust your voice even if others try to tell you different.

It may be tempting to play along with a passion pretence but authentic feelings are what you need.

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LIBRA

September 23 to October 23

Partners may have very different ideas about where passion can go but this can create shared excitement so be prepared to give everything a try.

This means discussing every option.

If you’re single, a charity or vintage sale can be your love location.

Luck presses a “Down” command.

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SCORPIO

October 24 to November 22

Even at the weekend, your chart is part personal, part professional.

This asks you to be upfront about bonds, business and social elements.

It’s tough to be absolutely honest but necessary.

In love, yes, the passion potential you feel with “D” is real but is it enough?

Luck opens a fluorescent envelope.

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SAGITTARIUS

November 23 to December 21

Allow time when scrolling through names or numbers as your senses will select the perfect partners or opponents for the future you want. Even if you have tried and failed you can still make an ambitious change work. Pictures of dancers or some favourite music can be your pointers to lasting luck.

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CAPRICORN

December 22 to January 20

Close connections may find it difficult to see you changing but it doesn’t mean they can’t, or won’t, change too.

The sun helps you offer them time to make key decisions.

If you have a career dream you’ve been keeping private, this is your day to go public.

Be open to feedback from names you respect.

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AQUARIUS

January 21 to February 18

You can turn a life goal around and get it into a manageable form.

The way you reassure everyone and leave them feeling supported sets you apart.

Your passionate self is brimful of daring deeds and dates – by tonight you can make or receive a cheeky proposal.

“F” countries are lucky.

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PISCES

February 19 to March 20

Your chart of meaningful collaboration suggests a place in a local team that does good things but this is a role you will create for yourself.

Try not to be discouraged by any over-rigid rules.

Your passion profile is warm and understanding – loyalty may not always be obvious but it is there.

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