ROD Stewart fans have today been told to “fear not” as their rock idol is on schedule to perform in Ipswich as planned despite having a freak fall.Rocker Stewart, 62, had to have 10 stitches in his leg after he fell during a rain-soaked gig at the City of Manchester Stadium on Thursday night.

ROD Stewart fans have today been told to “fear not” as their rock idol is on schedule to perform in Ipswich as planned despite having a freak fall.

Rocker Stewart, 62, had to have 10 stitches in his leg after he fell during a rain-soaked gig at the City of Manchester Stadium on Thursday night.

He carried on with the show but was treated by a doctor yesterday and missed the 02 Silver Clef Awards in London, where he was due to receive the Icon award.

However Live Nation, the promoters of his tour, has allayed fears that the singer would not be able to make his concert at Portman Road on Tuesday.

Steve Guest, who deals with public relations for the promoters, said: “People should have no fear- he will definitely be performing on Tuesday as planned. After it happened he got up straight away and continued with the show.”

His spokeswoman said: "Rod Stewart was unable to attend the Nordoff-Robbins Silver Clef lunch to receive his Icon award after cutting his leg on a wet, slippery metal step while making his entrance on stage on Thursday at the City of Manchester Stadium.

"He performed the entire show in the rain, refusing any medical treatment, and on Friday received 10 stitches to the wound.

"Happily his doctor has confirmed he will be able to perform tonight's show at Twickenham Stadium and the Concert for Diana on Sunday.”