11 November 2023 , 16:02
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Tom Jones has broken his silence after sparking concern among fans after they spotted a worrying symptom when he appeared on The Voice last Saturday night.
The 83-year-old Welsh icon was judging the hopeful acts alongside Anne-Marie, Will.I.Am and Olly Murs, on the seventh series of the hit ITV talent show. But some viewers were worried about a brown mark on the singer's face, with many urging him to get it "checked".
Taking to X, one troubled fan wrote: "I hope Sir Tom has had that brown mark on his face checked out #TheVoice." While another said: "What's that new spot on Tom's face? Hope it's ok...#TheVoice."
The 83-year-old has been open about his health struggles (Redferns)Tom has since taken to Instagram to share a video of him performing with contestant Stan. He captioned it: "Great to perform with the marvellous Stan on @thevoiceuk."
The Delilah singer has shared his health struggles with fans, rvealing he had both of his hips replaced - one in 2017 and the other in 2022. He admitted he struggled to stand before having his right hip replaced, saying he had to sit and rest after "about four songs".
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Speaking at ITV's Entertainment Autumn Showcase last year, he said: "I've got to have a new hip. I had [my left hip] done five years ago and it worked great, so now [my right hip's] starting to go wear and tear! So, at the moment, I'm bone on bone!
"That's what the fella [doctor] told me. But I've got a tour to do in America first, I can't go in now. He said, 'Well, you should!' I said, 'I can't, I've got a show to do!'"
After he had hip surgery last year, Sir Tom shared on social media: "Papa has two new hips now! For all those concerned and sent in well wishes, I am pleased to report my recent surgery went very well, I'm following orders and doing my physio, so happy to say I will be back soon!"
He also revealed that he noticed he had to do something about his weight, admitting he was about 30lbs overweight.
Speaking on a Radio Two show, Sir Tom said of his weight loss: "I was putting too much weight on. I didn't think I was going to and I left the working out for a bit, thought I'd keep a check on it.
"Out with the Christmas puddings and cakes, before I knew it I was 230lb (16.4 stone) which was 30lb more than I should be. I couldn't get into my suits. That's when I thought: 'This has got to stop'."