Axed Derek Acorah gig 'sparks backlash'

Psychic and medium Derek Acorah has reportedly sparked a backlash from fans after cancelling a gig in Scotland due to "unforeseen circumstances".

The 60-year-old had been due on stage at the Citadel centre in Ayr on Saturday night, but hundreds of fans were left disappointed when they arrived to discover that the show had been postponed, the Daily Record reports.

One disgruntled supporter told the newspaper: "We were told it was due to unforeseen circumstances. How can a psychic cancel his show due to unforeseen circumstances? It doesn't say much for his talents."

Another, named Rubin Maflure, complained that she was especially furious as she had waited years to see the former Most Haunted star.

She said: "I hope Mr Acorah never comes back again and I will never speak this man's name again."

A spokesman for Acorah said that the star was left stranded while travelling to the venue after his crew filled his van with the wrong fuel at a motorway service station.

He added: "They contacted the venue to say there was no tow truck available to tow them for many hours. A new date will be announced soon."