ROBBIE Williams has apologised to fans after being forced to cancel his final tour gig in Istanbul.
Turkish authorities stepped in to prevent the event, scheduled at Istanbul's Atakoy Marina, from going ahead amid terror fears.
Breaking the news to fans on Instagram, Robbie said: "I'm extremely sorry that I will not be able to perform in Istanbul next week."
The organising company said potential security risks and public backlash were the reason behind the show's cancellation, Turkiye Today reports.
The gig was supposed to take place on October 7, which marks the two-year anniversary of the horrific terror attacks on Israel by sick Hamas fanatics.
The Islamist terrorists butchered 1,200 innocent people and took 251 people hostage in Gaza.
The vile attack sparked Israel's military campaign in the besieged strip – which continues to rage after almost two years.
Fears are that the British singer's security could be threatened due to his support for Israel.
He has been widely criticised for marrying a Turkish-born woman with a Jewish mother, and for performing in Israel.
The singer had also said that he and his wife are raising their children Jewish and that they maintain Jewish traditions at home "out of respect".
Robbie added: "City authorities have cancelled the show, in the interests of public safety.
"The last thing I would ever want to do is to jeopardise the safety of my fans – their safety and security come first.
"We were very excited to be playing Istanbul for the first time, and purposely chose the city as the final show of the BRITPOP tour.
"To end this epic run of dates in front of my Turkish fans was my dream, given the close connections my family have with this wonderful country.
"To everyone in Istanbul who wanted to join the 1.2 million people who have shared this phenomenal tour this year with us, I am deeply sorry.
"We were so looking forward to this show but the decision to cancel it was beyond our control."
The Foreign Office advises Brits against all travel to parts of Turkey.
The Rock DJ singer had been due to drop his album Britpop on October 10, just a week after superstar Taylor's The Life Of A Showgirl, but he has now pushed it back by four months to ensure she doesn't pip him to the post.
He originally announced the release date months ago but had a change of heart after Tay announced her date last month.
This week, those who have preordered Robbie's album received an email which said: "Due to scheduling changes, Britpop will now be released on February 6, 2026."
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