He confirmed the development by posting hismessage on Instagram.

"Quick note to tell you that I've sadly tested positive for Covid, so I'm now self-isolating and following government guidelines," the singer wrote in his statement posted on Instagram.

"It means that I'm now unable to plough ahead with any in person commitments for now, so I'll be doing as many of my planned interviews/performances I can from my house," he said.

The singer did not mention in his post whether he was vaccinated.