Kylie pulls out of Glastonbury

Following reports this morning that Kylie Minogue has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it has been announced that she will not be performing at this year's Glastonbury Festival.

NME.com reports that a statement from the singer runs: “Kylie Minogue has had to pull out of her headlining appearance at this year's Glastonbury Festival due to ill health.

This follows the confirmation early this morning that she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer and that she will undergo immediate treatment. Consequently, her Australian tour, which was due to open in Sydney this Thursday, May 19, will not be able to proceed as planned."

A statement from the festival's organisers added: "Glastonbury Festival was saddened to hear the news that Kylie Minogue has been diagnosed with breast cancer...our thoughts are with Kylie at this very difficult time."