New Delhi, June 15 -- Pop icon Kylie Minogue has been forced to postpone four of her upcoming Tension Tour shows after falling ill with laryngitis. The singer, who recently wrapped up the UK leg of her first global tour in seven years, shared the news with fans on Friday through a heartfelt message on social media.

In her post on X (formerly Twitter), Minogue explained that while she was able to complete 14 shows across the UK - including four nights at London's O2 Arena - she has now been struck by a viral infection. "Hello laryngitis," she wrote, confirming the diagnosis and expressing disappointment over the unexpected pause.

She wrote, "Hi Lovers, as some of you may know, a week ago we finished the UK leg of the Tension Tour. I made...