Following a debilitating virus, Norway’s 2016 Eurovision Song Contest representative Agnete has cancelled a series of promotional appearances leading up to the Stockholm showpiece.

The young artist, who won the golden ticket to Stockholm with victory at the Melodi Grand Prix final in February with her entry Icebreaker, took to her Facebook page to explain:

Agnete then answered concerned fans in the comments section below:

Tusen takk for alle hyggelige kommentarer, det varmer virkelig! / Thank you all for your comments and concern, it really is heartwarming to read!

Agnete and Icebreaker will participate in the second semi-final of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest from sixteenth position in the running order.

Agnete has recorded a video for Icebreaker – read our article here.

Watch the Melodi Grand Prix final winning performance of Icebreaker:

Get well soon, Agnete!

The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest takes place at the Globen Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on 10, 12 and 14 May.