Yungblud cancels Philly show as virus prompts rest; girlfriend Jesse Jo Stark posts playful TikTok

Yungblud has postponed his Philadelphia date on the Idols world tour after doctors advised rest due to a virus. The Fillmore Philadelphia show, originally set for Sept. 18, will be rescheduled to a later date at The Met Philadelphia, the artist and his team said on social media. The English rocker, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, has been on a cross‑country run that has included stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Austin, Dallas, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Milwaukee and beyond. His girlfriend, Jesse Jo Stark, marked the moment with a humorous TikTok clip in which she dances around him as he rests on the sofa. The clip also nods to a collaboration with Aerosmith, My Only Angel, which dropped on Friday.

Prior to the cancellation, Yungblud announced the news via a short video on his social media, explaining that he had been battling a virus for two days and could not perform. Doctors advised rest, and he said the show would be moved to The Met Philadelphia on a date to be announced soon. The Idols world tour continues to weave through major U.S. markets as part of a longer calendar that has taken him from New York to Los Angeles and many stops in between.

Beyond the Philadelphia setback, the couple’s romance has drawn attention. The pair, who first linked up in 2020 after Stark appeared in Yungblud’s Strawberry Lipstick video, confirmed in August 2025 that they were back together after a breakup earlier that year. Observers described them as yin and yang, with Stark noting that their relationship complements his energy. Stark has described him as the sexiest man alive with a big heart, while Yungblud has called her his biggest love. Stark is Cher’s goddaughter, adding another layer of pop‑culture ties to their relationship.

On the music side, Yungblud’s recent appearances at high‑profile events drew attention, including a moment at the MTV Video Music Awards that featured Aerosmith and Ozzy Osbourne. The artist appeared topless at one point and struck dramatic poses while sharing the stage with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. The public intrigue around his stage persona has persisted alongside his ongoing bond with Ozzy; Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76, and Yungblud reportedly delivered a moving reading at his funeral. The performer’s ties to Ozzy have been described as a father‑son dynamic, and fans have watched as that relationship has evolved alongside his evolving live career.

As the Idols world tour presses on, remaining U.S. dates will continue to shape the summer circuit for Yungblud and his crew. The Philadelphia stop’s postponement underscores the toll illness can take on touring schedules, even for acts with a rapid‑fire, high‑energy live presence. Fans awaiting new dates will look to upcoming announcements as the artist focuses on healing and preparing for the next wave of performances and new music releases, including collaborations that have kept his name in the headlines alongside his personal life and public appearances.