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Matt Lucas forced to pull out of Les Misérables mid-performance due to health woes - as co-star steps in to save the day


Matt Lucas was replaced mid-performance by his co-star Connor Jones during a Les Misérables show this week after experiencing health issues on stage.

The actor and comedian, 51, who is currently performing in arena shows across Sydney and Melbourne, shared an update on Instagram Friday, explaining that he had to bow out after feeling his voice 'deserting' him mid-performance. Matt Lucas was replaced mid-performance by his co-star Connor Jones during a Les Misérables show this week after experiencing health issues on stage (pictured 2021) The comedian, 51, who is currently performing in arena shows across Australia, shared an update on Instagram Friday, explaining that he had to bow out after feeling his voice 'deserting' him mid-performance (pictured with Helen Walsh)

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