Jason Manford reveals 'scary' health crisis that forced him to cancel some tour dates

Jason Manford has thanked fans for their get well messages after "a scary and extremely painful 24 hours".

The Salford-born comedian revealed he is recovering after surgery on his appendix which forced him to move some of his tour dates.

There had been concern earlier this week after a statement on his social media confirmed three performances were postponed.

Fans due to see him in Oxford, Lincoln or Skegness were told they could get a refund if they could not make the new dates.

Now, alongside a picture of himself in hospital, Jason has said: "Appendix surgery all went well, now in recovery with my Vimto, they serve it in all Manchester hospitals

"Bit of a scary & extremely painful 24 hours but thankful to our NHS & my incredible nurse mum who’s a godsend in a health crisis!

"My advice would be to not get Appendicitis whilst driving at 70mph on the motorway!"

Jason goes on to say he's gutted at not being able to make the performances.

"I thought I could get by on antibiotics and surgery at a later date so I could still do the shows, but was advised not to," he said.

"Also means I can’t fly out to Portugal on Monday to join my family on holiday! Ah well, such is life. Thanks for all the ‘Get Well Soon’ messages."