Jessie J postpones UK tour to finish album

Jessie J has postponed her UK arena tour, saying she wants to spend more time recording her second album.

The singer was due to play 17 dates in the new year, starting in Nottingham on 26 February.

The 'Nice To Meet You' tour has been rescheduled for October.

She tweeted: "I am honestly truly sorry but I hope you all can understand that it's just because I would like to take more time to finish my new album".

She added: "I promise to make the show my biggest and best ever and cannot wait for you all to hear my new songs."

Jessie J is also a judge on the BBC1 show The Voice, which returns in 2013 for a second series.

Last year the Brit award winner had to cancel appearances after hurting her ankle during a fall.

Tickets will be valid for the new shows and the venues stay the same apart from a concert at Glasgow SECC which is going to move to the Hydro Arena.

The rescheduled tour will begin at Belfast Odyssey Arena on 15 October.