Comedian Michael McIntyre had to cancel a show after being rushed to hospital. The 48-year-old funnyman informed his fans on Sunday that he wouldn't be able to perform at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton as planned.

His account posted: "We regret to inform customers that Michael McIntyre will be unable to perform on Monday 4 March at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton. Unfortunately, Michael has had an operation to remove kidney stones.

"The show will be rescheduled to a later date which will be announced shortly. Tickets will remain valid for the new date.

"If you are unable to make the new date you will be entitled to a refund. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused."

It marks his second rescheduled show of his Macnificent World Tour following a night in Plymouth also missed by McIntyre last week, reports The Manchester Evening News.

This follows another post in which his account said, due to "illness", he would not perform at Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday.

The post also said: "The show will be rescheduled to a later date to be announced soon. If you are unable to make the new date you will be entitled to a refund. We are sorry for any inconvenience."

McIntyre is due to perform for three nights at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena from Friday to Sunday. He then has more upcoming dates this month in Newcastle and Manchester.

McIntyre is set to perform for three nights at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena from Friday to Sunday. He also has more shows lined up this month in Newcastle and Manchester.