LOS ANGELES, US – Michael Bolton, a singer-songwriter best known for his appearance on “The Masked Singer US,” has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. As a result, he will be taking a temporary break from his performing career.
Bolton, who has sold over 75 million records, appeared as the character ‘Wolf’ on the ninth season of the popular American show. He took to Facebook to inform his fans about his diagnosis and to share that he has already undergone successful surgery.
In his post, Bolton expressed his gratitude for his medical team and shared, “Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success.”
The singer-songwriter is now recovering at home surrounded by the love and support of his family. He stated that he will be taking the next couple of months off to focus on his recovery and will be postponing his touring schedule during this time.
Despite the disappointment of postponing shows and not being able to perform for his fans, Bolton assured them that he is working hard to accelerate his recovery and get back on stage as soon as possible.
Bolton’s announcement comes on the heels of the recent finale of “The Masked Singer US,” where the winner of the tenth series was crowned. The show concluded on December 20, with Cow taking home the ‘Golden Mask’ trophy. Cow was later revealed to be singer Ne-Yo.
Bolton’s previous appearance on the UK version of the show in 2021, where he performed as the character Badger, resulted in a second-place finish. Reflecting on his decision to participate in the UK version first, Bolton shared that he thought he would have a better chance of winning in that setting.
“The Masked Singer US” airs on Fox.
In conclusion, Michael Bolton, known for his appearance on “The Masked Singer US,” has announced that he has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and will be taking a temporary break from performing. He has already undergone successful surgery and is now focusing on his recovery. Bolton expressed his gratitude for his medical team and assured his fans that he is working hard to return to the stage soon.