Gabrielle asks fans to get a refund

Gabrielle has told fans they should "get a refund" after they witnessed a disastrous performance on the opening night of her tour, according to a review in The Times.

The 'Dreams' singer was performing at the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall but was forced to cut the show short as she struggled to sing loud enough to be heard.

The 37-year-old told the audience: “I didn’t want to give you a substandard show, which is what I feel I’m doing.

“I think you should get a refund."

As Gabrielle struggled to perform her hit single 'Rise', she indicated to her backing singers to help her out.

The popstar added that she had been suffering from flu all week which had caused her voice to deteriorate.

Her tour - in support of new album Always - is scheduled to continue in Liverpool on February 12.

> Click here for our review of Gabrielle's Always album