Michael Jackson is refusing to fly to Britain because he is worried about catching swine flu, it has been claimed.
The singer, who has worn face masks for years, was planning to come to this country in the next few weeks to find a suitable temporary home where he could stay while on tour.
A number of properties, include a couple in Biggin Hill, were being lined up for him to inspect
But the 50-year-old father of three has delayed his visit until fears surrounding the swine flu – H1N1 virus – subside, according to the Daily Express.
A source told the paper: “Michael wanted to come over for viewings in the next few weeks because he wants to make sure the property is just right – after all he will be renting it from now until February next year.
“But that is off for the time being. We are going to send him videos. Michael doesn’t want to travel because of the worry surrounding the flu outbreak.”
Jackson is due to perform more than 50 concerts at the O2 Arena in Wembley, which start in July and run until February.
The concert, entitled This Is It, is being billed as a final comeback for the troubled star whose career has been dogged by claims of child abuse, financial trouble and ill-health.
Let him take a boat!
