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Security guards at under-fire Co-op Live venue told Nicki Minaj fans the singer was inside the arena while she was actually 500 miles away in Amsterdam as questions mounts over 'ridiculous' handling of the chaotic postponement


Ticketholders have raised questions about its handling of the situation and branded it 'ridiculous' that they were left waiting in their seats for hours before being told to go home.

A spokesperson for Co-op Live told MailOnline today: 'To ensure the safety and welfare of fans while awaiting updates, the joint decision was made by venue and promoter to open our doors. In a statement, Co-op Live also said that there is 'reassurance' for fans that dates for US rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, real name Julius Dubose, on May 1, and American singer Olivia Rodrigo's performances on May 3 and 4 would be going ahead. The opening concert by rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was cancelled three times, while shows by bands Take That, Keane and The Black Keys and comedian Peter Kay were also postponed.

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