Jeff Lynne's ELO Co-op Live gig cancelled at last minute as thousands left devastated

Jeff Lynne's ELO fans have been booted out of Manchester's Co-op Live arena after the gig was cancelled just minutes before the band were due to start. Thousands of ticketholders were left disappointed when they were informed that the performance would not be going ahead tonight.

Jeff Lynne's ELO took to X to an announce that the show had been cancelled "due to illness" and that Jeff was "devastated" that he could not perform. "Unfortunately due to illness, tonight's scheduled performance of Jeff Lynne's ELO at the Co-op Live will not be going ahead. Jeff is devastated he cannot perform this evening," they said.

"More information will become available as soon as possible. For refunds please go to your point of purchase."

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Fans soon took to social media to share their upset, with one writing: "Tonight's ELO concert cancelled at 8.10 pm. Jeff Lynne too ill. Devastated. Hope he's ok. Had tickets since December."

"THEY CANCELLED ELO TONIGHT BECAUSE JEFF IS ILL????? YOU CANT MAKE THIS UP WE’RE ALL BEING BOOTED OUT," a second wrote.

"Jeff Lynne’s ELO cancelling 12 MINUTES before they’re due on stage. That’s tragic," posted another.

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