Prankster Ben Phillips has announced on social media that his forthcoming Ben Vs Elliot autumn tour has been put "on hold".

He explained via Twitter that "Due to unforeseen circumstances we aren't able to make the scale of production work to the standard we wanted and we won't settle for anything less than epic." 

"I can't tell you how this is killing me inside out right now to even post this...I've worked my ass off to make this tour the best it could be but my hands are literally tied behind my back. Myself and the team have talked hard for the last 4 days. We've cried, hugged it out then made solutions but on this occasion had to face the facts...I'd never give you guys sencond best when you've invested in Elliot and I for so many years."

"We've made the difficult decision to put the Ben Vs Elliot show on hold for now but all tickets will be refunded."

The tour was due to start in Cardiff on September 27.