Tina Arena shares an emotional health update after a mystery illness caused the singer to cancel her world tour

Tina Arena has shared an emotional Instagram post after canceling the UK and Australian legs of her Love Saves world tour as she battled a mystery illness.

The Australian pop star, 56, shared a video of herself decorating her Christmas tree, illuminated by fairy lights, on Monday evening.

‘I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. It’s been an interesting year, a lot has happened,” she said in the clip.

“Health hasn’t been great, but it’s getting much better, so I want to thank you all for your lovely messages,” Tina continued.

‘I have read everything and tried to answer as much as possible. I’m doing much better, but I hope you’re all doing well.

“It’s hard with things happening in the world today, but I hope everyone finds some peace and joy this Christmas.”

The pop star concluded: “Sending you lots of love. I’ll see you next year’.

Tina previously expressed her concerns after postponing several Australian shows to “prioritize” her health, and announced earlier this year that her planned London performance on November 24 had also been scrapped.

An email to ticket holders included a statement from Arena apologizing for having to make such a difficult decision.

The Australian pop star, 56, shared a video of herself decorating her Christmas tree, illuminated by fairy lights, on Monday evening

“I understand the disappointment you feel because I feel it too,” she wrote.

‘Performing live is one of my favorite things in the world. I love seeing your smiling faces in the audience as we spend precious moments together, surrounded by love and the healing power of music.”

Arena cited her health as the reason for her decision, but did not provide specific information about the nature of her illness.

“As much as I wanted to keep going, I realized that the greatest gift I can give to all of you is to honor my body and prioritize my healing,” the Chains singer wrote.

“So when I come back to the stage, I will bring you the best of me. You deserve nothing less. I promise I’ll be back!… Until we meet again,” Arena concluded.

“Health hasn’t been great but it’s getting much better so I want to thank you all for your lovely messages,” Tina said in the video

Arena had opened the Love Saves world tour in Sydney on October 7, before performing in Perth the following evening.

However, she pulled the plug on the remainder of her Down Under tour a day before her next scheduled show on the Gold Coast on October 13.

The star’s canceled performances included the Gold Coast concert, a show in Melbourne on October 20 and the tour’s finale in Adelaide on October 21.

“For the first time ever, I have to postpone the rest of my Australian shows,” she explained on her Instagram Story.

‘Believe me when I say: it was a difficult decision. But remember: health always comes first. So, to make sure it doesn’t happen again… here we are.

‘Save your tickets, more information will follow soon. I wish you all the best and my sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused.’

Arena has since canceled her tour dates in Canada, Paris and the US.

Arena had opened the Love Saves world tour in Sydney on October 7, before performing in Perth the following evening. However, she pulled the plug on the remainder of her Down Under tour a day before her next scheduled show on the Gold Coast on October 13.