Chris D'Elia Postpones Aus Stand-Up Tour Just Days Out

US comic and Whitney star Chris D'Elia has postponed his Australian stand-up tour and commitments as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Sydney Comedy Festival, just a few days before he was due to hit our stages.

Citing "unforeseen media commitments" as the cause, D'Elia was due to play five shows at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre from 18 to 22 April, and four shows at the Comedy Store in Sydney from 23 to 26 April, with the shows postponed until a later date.

Organisers encourage punters to hold onto their tickets until a later date, however refunds are currently available.

D'Elia has recorded a video statement — check it out below.