Heather Small has had to cancel her performance of Candi Staton's 'You've Got The Love' as part of BBC One's 'Preston Passion', on Good Friday, due to an illness. Singer Jamelia will perform instead.

A statement from Heather’s management company Bandana Management said:

“Unfortunately, Heather Small has over the past few days been suffering from an acute respiratory infection. On the advice of her doctors it is with great regret that Heather is not going to be well enough to perform at the Preston Passion on Good Friday.

Heather is obviously very disappointed not to be able to fulfil her commitment to the Preston Passion and hopes to be back to full health again soon."

Mike Smith, creative producer of The Preston Passion, said:

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Heather for all the support she has given The Preston Passion over the past few months and I hope that she makes a speedy recovery.”

Get well soon Heather x