A statement said the organisers want fans at every show to “get the same quality in staging and level of entertainment.”

However reports are still claiming that the problems are down to the singer suffering from skin cancer.

Although Jacko’s camp have strongly denied the claims The Sun today reports that he will undergo surgery to battle the disease.

The four o2 Arena dates affected are the opening night July 8 and shows on July 10, 12, 14.

Although fans with tickets to the first show will get to see the rescheduled gig on July 13, people who bought tickets for the other three shows will have to wait till MARCH 2010 to see Michael.

O2 Arena boss Randy Phillips categorically denying that the delay is related to Jackson’s health. He told reporters: “He's not dying of skin cancer.”