It has been announced that I Can't Sing!, the musical inspired by X Factor, and co-written by Harry Hill and Steve Brown, is to close on Saturday, May 10. The following statement was issued late on Saturday evening.

"Rebecca Quigley, CEO of Stage Entertainment UK, said: "We are sad to be bringing I Can’t Sing! to a close but are immensely proud to have co-produced the show. The West End can be an unpredictable place as the closure of a number of high profile productions recently has shown. I Can’t Sing! has had audiences on their feet night after night, four and five star reviews from the critics and an amazing company and creative team, but it seems that isn’t always enough.

To open any big musical, and particularly a brand new British musical comedy at the London Palladium, is no mean feat and hundreds of dedicated people have played a part in bringing this unique and wonderful show to the stage. I thank every one of those people and the audiences who have come to see the production."

Nigel Hall, Syco Entertainment, said: "From the moment Harry Hill and Steve Brown told us their idea for I Can’t Sing we knew this was going to be a fun project. Alongside Stage Entertainment we’d like to thank the cast and crew who have worked so hard on this show. To everyone at Really Useful Theatres and the ever supportive staff at the London Palladium, and everyone involved in I Can’t Sing! I’d like to say a huge thanks and the very best of luck with their next venture."

Ticket holders with seats booked for after Saturday May 10th should contact their original point of purchase."

The show had received extremely good reviews from critics when it opened last month. Here is Beyond The Joke's review.