SUPERSTAR songstress Katie Melua is no longer coming to Ipswich this December, under doctors orders.

Fames for her album Call Off The Search and hit song The Closest Thing To Crazy, Melua is reported to be suffering from exhaustion and has been ordered by her doctors not to work for a few months.

She was due to venture to Ipswich on December 9, however all touring and promotional work has been postponed until after Christmas.

A spokesperson said: “Katie is going to be absolutely fine, but just needs complete rest.”

She is expected to reschedule the tour for after Christmas.