Adele says she’s ‘never been more nervous’ ahead of Las Vegas residency opening night

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Adele has said “she’s never been more nervous” ahead of the opening night of her Las Vegas residency. "I feel a million miles away from home, I can’t stop thinking about when I was little and saw Tom Jones in Mars Attacks and thought blimey how did he get from Wales to Las Vegas!?" She told Elle that the cancellation was “the worst moment” in her career and said that she was “embarrassed” for disappointing fans Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up However, the singer views the decision more positively now, stating: “It actually made my confidence in myself grow, because it was a very brave thing to do.” “I don’t think many people would have done what I did. I’m very proud of myself for standing by my artistic needs.” The singer will perform all 24 rescheduled shows and has also added eight extra dates to the line up.