Australian singer Peter Andre is recovering from an emergency operation on Friday (26Nov10) after he was hospitalised with "excruciating" stomach pains.
The Mysterious Girl star was struck down with a mystery illness on Thursday (25Nov10) and was taken to a hospital to be "monitored closely" by doctors, forcing him to cancel the opening date of his U.K. tour on Friday night in Plymouth, south-west England.
But concerned medics decided to rush Andre into the operating theatre on Friday for an "emergency" procedure. He is now recovering at home after being released from the facility.
A post on his official website says, "Peter had to have an emergency operation yesterday afternoon which was a success. Pete was released from hospital earlier today and is recovering.
"Peter would like to thank everyone for their support and their messages."
According to the site, Andre intends to return to the stage as early as Sunday night (28Nov10).