20 October 2023 , 09:27
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Keith Duffy has been rushed to hospital in Dubai with a painful injury – hours before his scheduled performance in the UAE.
The former Boyzone singer, 49, posted a photo of himself laying in a hospital bed with a bandaged knee while surrounded by medical staff to share the news of his hospital dash with fans. The Instagram share sees Keith wearing a burgundy T-shirt and matching shorts set along with a pair of trainers.
He dons sunglasses in the snap while cannula can be seen attached to the inside of one of his arms. Meanwhile, the singer's knee is bandaged up while he looks at the camera and five medical professionals surround him and look at the camera for the snap. Keith is scheduled to perform alongside Brian McFadden in Dubai as part of the group Boyzlife tonight.
Writing above the photo Keith told his followers: "A huge thank you to all the Doctors and nurses at Dubai's Mediclinic who helped me get back on my feet for tomorrows big show in Dubai". [sic] He added: "Surgery on hold till I get home but a little patch work some pain management and the show must go on", before signing off the message with a blue heart emoji.
The singer posted a photo of himself with a bandaged knee while surrounded by nurses
Keith is determined to perform as part of Boyzlife this weekend (WireImage)The Boyzlife star has been struggling with a knee injury after taking part in a Mount Kenya Challenge – which saw the singer climb Mount Kenya on behalf of The Keith Duffy Foundation in aid of autism support. Fitness expert Paul Byrne posted a gushing tribute to Keith, where he went into more detail about the star's injury.
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Paul posted the same photo of Keith in hospital on his own Instagram page and wrote called the singer "a true legend" in the caption. He then added: "We are in awe of the incredible strength and determination shown by @OFFICIALKEITHDUFFY during the Mount Kenya Challenge! Despite battling serious knee pain, he pushed through to the very end, all in support of the Keith Duffy Foundation.
"Keith’s resilience is an inspiration to us all. His unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the world is truly remarkable," the fitness expert penned. "After completing this extraordinary feat, Keith was immediately taken to the hospital for surgery. We’re sending him our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Keith and Brian are due to perform in Dubai this weekend (Press Association Images)"Let’s join together and celebrate Keith’s extraordinary achievement while also supporting the incredible work of the Keith Duffy Foundation."
Keith then responded to Paul's gushing post in the comments as he said: "Ah would you stop buddy, Making cry here. It’s old age and abuse of the body but I’m fine. I’ve had to just go through pain management put off the Op as the show must go on !! Tomorrow night tennis court stadium Dubai !!! Albeit on crutches or in a wheel chair but the show will go on".
Keith is set to perform as part of the duo Boyzlife, with Brian McFadden, at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium tonight. Brian, 43, posted a photo of his luxurious plane seat on Insatgram while he set off to the UAE earlier this week.
In the caption, the Picture Of You singer penned: "En route to Dubai. Playing the Tennis arena at the Irish village with the wanderer @officialkeithduffy fresh of his brillliant trip to Kenya for @keithdfoundation love being back on @emirates too. 1a all the way!" [sic]