The Masked Singer US's Michael Bolton announces brain tumour diagnosis
The Masked Singer US's Michael Bolton has announced his brain tumour diagnosis, and will take a "temporary break" from performing.
The singer-songwriter, who has sold more than 75 million records, appeared on the ninth season of the American version of The Masked Singer as 'Wolf'.
Taking to Facebook to address his fans, Bolton revealed his diagnosis and shared that he's already had a succesful surgery.
“Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success,” he wrote.
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Continuing, he added: “I am now recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family.”
Bolton will be taking the “next couple of months” to aid his recovery, which includes a “temporary break” from touring.
“It is always the hardest thing for me to ever disappoint my fans or postpone a show, but have no doubt I am working hard to accelerate my recovery and get back to performing soon,” he wrote.
“Know that I’m keeping your positive messages in my heart, and I’ll give you more updates as soon as I can. Much love always, MB.”
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The Masked Singer US recently crowned the winner of its tenth series.
In a finale on December 20, Sea Queen, Gazelle, Cow, and Donut battled it out for the 'Golden Mask' trophy, with Cow taking the win. Performing Rihanna's 'Take a Bow', Cow was revealed to be singer Ne-Yo.
He previously appeared on the UK version of the show in 2021 dressed as Badger, placing second behind Joss Stone as Sausage.
Explaining why he decided to do the UK version of the reality TV phenomenon in 2021 first, he told Entertainment Weekly: "I felt like on the American version, I would get caught quicker. People would recognize my voice a little faster.
"So I did the U.K. version thinking that I had a better shot at winning, and it turns out I didn't win, but that was fine. That was totally fine. I had a ball with it. And the same thing with this one. I had so much fun."
The Masked Singer US airs on Fox.
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