SIR Rod Stewart dropped a major announcement about his future tonight in an emotional statement.
The legendary rocker, 79, posted a statement on social media with fans and shared news regarding his world tours.
The Maggie May hitmaker revealed that this is the end for his “large-scale” tours.
But added that he has “no desire to retire”.
Sir Rod said his next tour for the Great American Songbook and Swing Fever, which he released earlier this year with Jools Holland, will be in smaller and intimate venues.
The statement on social media read: “This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, but I have no desire to retire.
“I love what I do, and I do what I love.
“I’m fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 meters in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of 79.
“I’d like to move onto a Great American Songbook, Swing Fever tour the year after next – smaller venues and more intimacy.
“But then again, I may not…”
He then signs the statement off with “The ambiguous Sir Rod Stewart”.
Fans left the singer some supportive comments after the announcement.
One person said: “Sir Rod, you have the right to do whatever you like!”
Another added: “As long as you keep doing shows, we will come and listen to you! Thanks for all the wonderful songs, a soundtrack to my life.”
A third commented: “Thanks for the memories Rod – all the way from the Glasgow Apollo in 1974 onwards. Looking forward to whatever comes next.”
While a fourth wrote: “Whatever you decide to do, Sir Rod, I’ll be with you all the way.”
It comes after Sir Rod had to cancel gigs in the US after being struck down with Covid in August.
He previously exclusively told The Sun how “my days are numbered but I have no fear” just weeks before he was struck down with the “summer” strain of the bug.
HELEN Flanagan, Vernon Kay and Stacey Solomon looked like they were having a ball at Winter Wonderland with their kids tonight.
The famous faces wrapped up warm and headed to Hyde Park in London this evening for the preview night of the much-loved annual festive attraction.
Ahead of Winter Wonderland’s opening tomorrow, Celebs Go Dating star Helen, 34, was in high spirits as she posed for a snap on the red carpet.
The former Corrie favourite smiled for the camera with her eldest daughter Matilda, eight, who she shares with ex Scott Sinclair.
Helen looked casual in a black puffer coat, leggings and trainers.
She accessorised with a black handbag and scrunchie in her hair.
Meanwhile Matilda rocked a pink puffer coat, purple trousers and a pink bobble hat.
The star documented their trip on her Instagram.
Sharing a picture of the mother-daughter duo on her story, Helen said: “Trip with my beautiful daughter.”
Another celebrity in attendance was Stacey, 35, with her sister Jemma, 36.
The telly star looked stylish in a cream coat and grey co-ord underneath.
She accessorised with cream ear muffs and wore a pair of Uggs to keep her feet warm.
Stacey enjoyed the event with her three sons Leighton, 12, Zachary, 16, and Rex, five.
She shares Rex with husband Joe Swash, and her eldest boys are from previous relationships.
The Loose Women favourite shared a picture of them all at the train station with the caption: “Now off on an adventure with the boys.”
She later posted a snap of them all at Hyde Park enjoying the night.
Presenter Vernon Kay also smiled for a picture with his daughter Phoebe Elizabeth, 20, who he shares with Tess Daly.
Vernon rocked a black denim jacket, black trousers and a matching hat.
Meanwhile Phoebe went for a leather jacket, leggings and brown knee high boots.
Other celebrities in attendance with their children included former Towie star Lydia Bright and her four-year-old daughter Loretta.
Love Island’s Nathan Massey smiled for a picture with his son Freddie-George, five.
The likes of Joe Garratt, Jessy Potts, Perrie Edwards and Princess Andre were also there tonight.
EMMERDALE star Sophie Powles has opened up about her shock comeback to the soap after eight years.
The actress – who plays Holly Barton in the ITV soap – was last seen in the soap in 2016 when her character died of an overdose.
But in tonight’s episode she appeared to mum Moira as she underwent brain surgery.
Now Sophie has opened up about her return and why she reprised her role.
“I was really happy to come back,” she said.
“Being a part of Emmerdale was just the best experience. Genuinely made friends for life in the cast and crew, learnt so much and have the best memories.
“So really grateful to come back and work with friends again on a show I love so much.”
Sophie added: “It was so lovely to come back for the day. To be honest it felt like I had never left. It was just a great day doing what I love with people I love.”
She also opened up about how on-screen mum Natalie J. Robb helped her get back into the role.
“Natalie and I Facetimed the night before to run everything and check we were on the same page,” she said.
“And the minute I was back on sat with Natalie also in character I just slipped straight back into character. Hair, makeup and costume did an amazing job of helping me feel like Holly again.”
She added: “Natalie is just the most incredible actress.
“She puts her heart and soul into every storyline. She researches everything to give the most authentic experience. What I’ve seen has been so heartbreaking and obviously brilliant.”
And Sophie said: “I really do miss the show and working with friends.
“As an actress, constant work is really rare. I miss just knowing I would be doing what I love every week.”
“I have the best memories of working on Emmerdale,” she added.
“I was so young when I started the show. I learnt so much. Laughed A LOT and made friends I call family.
“A lot of the older cast and crew took me under their wing and showed me so much love and kindness.
Soap has - or will lose some iconic characters this year - here we've rounded up the latest departures...
EASTENDERS
Navin Chowdhry
CORONATION STREET
Calum Lill
Bill Fellows
Launa Santos
Helen Worth
Lucy Fallon
HOLLYOAKS
Matthew James Bailey
Gregory Finnegan
Stephanie Warring
Annie Wallace
NEIGHBOURS
Ryan Maloney
Lucinda Cowden
“Sadly some of them are know longer with us. Especially my beautifully magic friend Kitty, our incredible producer Gavin.
“I’ll always be so grateful that I met them and for everything they did for me.”
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