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Angèle pulls out of NRJ Music Awards, laid up in bed

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Belgian singer Angèle has announced she will not take part in the NRJ Music Awards, scheduled for 23 October in Cannes, because she is laid up in bed. She confirmed her withdrawal in an Instagram story on Wednesday; other artists, including David Guetta and Orelsan, are still expected at the ceremony, L’essentiel reports.

Belgian singer Angèle announced on Wednesday 21 October that she would not take part in the NRJ Music Awards, scheduled for Friday 23 October in Cannes. She said on Instagram that she was “laid up in bed” and unable to perform, L’essentiel reports.

Angèle, who performs “Balance ton quoi”, has just released her third album, “Instinct”. She did not specify the nature of her health problem and wished the TF1 teams and viewers a good show.

Many artists remain on the bill for the ceremony, presented by Nikos Aliagas, including David Guetta, Bebe Rexha, Bigflo & Oli, Orelsan and Charlotte Cardin. Indochine is also due to perform and receive a special NRJ Music Award for its 110-date sold-out tour.

In 2025, the ceremony broadcast by TF1 drew an average of 2.8 million viewers, with a 16.9% audience share, its lowest figure on record.

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