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Country music star in hospital with sepsis

News imageGetty Images Lisa McHugh is singing into a black microphone. She is wearing a black dress with a nude poke a dot bow at the front. She has long black hair. The background is various shades of blue and purple. Getty Images
Lisa McHugh was meant to be performing live on Thursday night

Country music singer Lisa McHugh has been forced to postpone her return to the stage.

Posting on social media she said: "I was admitted to hospital a couple of days ago with sepsis."

The singer was meant to be performing on Thursday night for the first time since she was diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND) in 2025.

She said she was "disappointed" at not being able to perform alongside Nathan Carter at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny.

McHugh reassured fans in her statement: "I just need a little time to rest and recover, but I will be absolutely fine.

"I'm in the right place and receiving the best care and treatment to get things under control."

She thanked everyone for their continued support, saying: "I can't wait to see you all very soon."

"It truly means the world. Looks like my New Year is starting in March instead," she added.