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May 1, 2015 / 9:21 AM

Britney Spears cancels Planet Hollywood shows after injury

Britney Spears injured her ankle Wednesday during a concert in Las Vegas and although she initially said she was fine, she subsequently cancelled this weekends' shows per her doctor's request. UPI/Jim Ruymen

1 of 3 | Britney Spears injured her ankle Wednesday during a concert in Las Vegas and although she initially said she was fine, she subsequently cancelled this weekends' shows per her doctor's request. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo

LAS VEGAS, May 1 (UPI) -- After reporting she was doing fine since her fall Wednesday, Britney Spears has cancelled her shows in at Planet Hollywood on Friday and Saturday night.

"Breaks my heart to share this news. After hurting my ankle last night my doctor has advised me not to perform this weekend," she said in an Instagram post. The shows are expected to be rescheduled.

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The seriousness of the singer's injury is still unknown, but this isn't the first time she's been hurt on stage. In 1999 Spears underwent knee surgery from a rehearsal injury; in 2004 she hurt her knee again during a video shoot.

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A photo posted by Britney Spears (@britneyspears) on Apr 30, 2015 at 6:18pm PDT

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