Two Door Cinema Club are to be replaced by Lily Allen after pulling out of their headline slot at this year's Latitude Festival.

Citing illness as the reason for their decision not to perform, Lily will now take to the Obelisk stage on Friday night.

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The band issued a statement which reads: "It is with a heavy heart that we are going to need to cancel our upcoming shows at Latitude and Bournemouth Academy. Alex collapsed at Seattle airport on the way to London and has been hospitalised with a chronic stomach complaint. We are devastated to have to cancel shows that we were so looking forward to. We can only apologise and hope for your understanding at this time. Love TDCC x."

Lily said: "So sorry to hear about Alex from Two Door Cinema Club. However I am more than happy to step in. I've never been to Latitude but I hear it's fabulous and I can't wait to get my heels on for some serious dancing action on Friday evening - so, so excited".

Fans who attend the Suffolk festival on Friday are also promised a surprise guest performance.

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