Barry Manilow's team has not confirmed why the singer postponed his Lexington, Kentucky show for a second time this week, but the timing has fans asking whether his ongoing recovery from lung cancer treatment is behind it.
Manilow canceled Tuesday's Rupp Arena show just 45 minutes before he was set to take the stage, writing only that "due to unforeseen circumstances tonight's show in Lexington has been rescheduled." No further explanation has been given, and a representative for the singer had not responded to press inquiries as of this report.
What is confirmed: Manilow, 83, completed treatment for stage 1 lung cancer earlier this year, including a lobectomy that removed part of his left lung and a stay in intensive care. He was declared cancer-free in March, but as JubileeCast previously reported, the recovery hasn't been simple. In a June appearance on "Good Morning America," Manilow revealed his voice hadn't fully returned since treatment ended, and his doctor had warned him directly that his lungs weren't yet ready for a full 90-minute show.
Those facts don't confirm a connection to this week's cancellation, and JubileeCast is not reporting one as established. But they do explain why fans and fellow artists have responded with concern rather than frustration. Manilow was still scheduled to perform in Cincinnati the next night, with several more tour dates planned through the end of the month.
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