Sick Aguilera Cancels Melbourne Shows

Pop star Christina Aguilera has fuelled pregnancy rumours by cancelling her remaining two Melbourne concerts because of illness.

Promoter Michael Gudinski of the Frontier Touring Company said a viral upper respiratory tract infection forced Aguilera to cancel the concerts. Aguilera had postponed Saturday's concert until Sunday night, citing a slight fever. She was to have had another show on Monday night.


The pop sensation has been spotted with an increasing baby bump over recent weeks, and several gossip magazines have published articles confirming the pregnancy.

"Doctors have confirmed Christina has a viral upper respiratory tract infection with a high fever and abnormal coughing," Gudinski said in a statement.

"They have prescribed complete bed rest for the next few days."

In the same statement, Aguilera apologised to her fans.

"Unfortunately, I have fallen ill with a bad flu virus. This is one of the best cities in the world to perform in and I am truly disappointed that I won't be able to share my show with you all," she said.

"Thank you for all of the continued love and support and I hope to perform for you all again next time."

Gudinski said Aguilera was "understandably distressed" for fans who bought tickets, and promised refunds from their original point of purchase. Several of her party had also fallen ill on the Australian and New Zealand stretch of the Back to Basics world tour, as the tour draws to a close.