‘X Factor' Musical ‘I Can't Sing' To Close After Just Two Months At London Palladium | HuffPost

'I Can't Sing' To Close

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‘I Can’t Sing’, the ‘X Factor’-inspired musical penned by Harry Hill, is set to close on 10 May, just two months after opening at the London Palladium.

The musical’s star-studded opening night took place just one month ago and a statement on the show’s official website announced the news yesterday night (26 April).

Nigel Harman, Simon Cowell and Harry Hill

Rebecca Quigley, CEO of organisers Stage Entertainment UK, has explained that rave reviews and standing ovations from audiences “isn’t always enough”.

“We are sad to be bringing ‘I Can’t Sing’ to a close but are immensely proud to have co-produced the show,” she states. “The West End can be an unpredictable place as the closure of a number of high profile productions recently has shown.

“To open any big musical, and particularly a brand new British musical comedy at the London Palladium, is no mean feat and hundreds of dedicated people have played a part in bringing this unique and wonderful show to the stage.

“I thank every one of those people and the audiences who have come to see the production."

The production was backed by Simon Cowell, who part-financed it, however the music mogul is yet to address the bad news.

Nigel Hall, CEO of Syco Entertainment who also produce shows including ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, has thanked the cast and crew, wishing them “the best of luck with their next venture”.

The musical’s opening night was snubbed by Cheryl Cole, who probably wasn’t best pleased at being the inspiration for character Jordy, who keeps a statue of her footballer boyfriend in her dressing room.

'I Can't Sing' Opening Night: Red Carpet Arrivals

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Carol Vorderman arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Amanda Holden attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Simon Cowell and Harry Hill arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Jessica Wright arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Kate Garraway arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Caroline Flack arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Caroline Flack arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Ashley Roberts arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Union J arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Jamelia arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Lauren Silverman and Simon Cowell arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Stacey Soloman arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Christopher Biggins and Cilla Black arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Jessica Wright and Mark Wright arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Pete Waterman arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Myleene Klass arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Sinitta arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Terry Wogan and wife arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Rylan Clark and boyfriend arriving at the I Can't Sing! Stage Show Opening Night, London Palladium, London. (credit:PA)

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Matt Richardsonattending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Lizzie Cundy attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Russell Kane and Lyndsey Cole attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Harry Hill and Steve Brown attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Joanna Page (left) and James Thornton attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Gok Wan attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Ronnie Corbett attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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David Walliams attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Kate Beckinsale attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Sinitta and Louis Walsh attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Sinitta attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Matt Cardle attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Lorraine Kelly attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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Harry Hill (left), Sean Foley (centre) and Steve Brown attending the opening night of I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical (credit:PA)

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