BBC comedy legend forced to quit the stage midway through performance after falling ill

MATT Lucas has been supported by fans are revealing he was forced to pull out of Les Miserables mid-show over health concerns.

The Little Britain star was performing on stage in Australia when he fell ill on stage.

GettyMatt Lucas pictured last year at the Gladiator II premiere[/caption] Getty - ContributorOn stage with David Walliams in 2006[/caption]

The 51-year-old had to leave the theatre on Wednesday night when his voice began to fail him

Matt, who is starring in the role of Monsieur Thénardier...