Tiesto, a prominent Dutch DJ and record producer, announced Thursday that he has canceled his appearance at Super Bowl III due to an unexpected personal emergency in his family.

The artists were scheduled to perform during the game break in the 3-3:30 p.m. PT slot. according to Until the deadline. However, the DJ announced He announced on Twitter that he would not be participating in the event. Tiesto expressed regret over the decision and emphasized that the preparations for the show had been meticulous.

Me and my team have been preparing something truly special for months, but a personal family emergency forced us to fly home on Sunday morning. It was a difficult decision to sit out the game, but family always comes first.thank you @NFL Looking for collaboration…

— Tiesto (@tiesto) February 8, 2024

“Me and my team have been preparing something truly special for months, but a personal family emergency forced me to fly home Sunday morning,” Tiesto wrote. . “It was a difficult decision to miss the game, but family always comes first. We appreciate the @NFL collaboration and look forward to working together to deliver great things in the future.” (Related: Exclusive: Republican lawmakers pressure CBS to end Super Bowl ads from Chinese companies)

Had Tiësto attended Super Bowl LVIII, he would have made history by becoming the first in-game DJ to perform at the event, adding a modern twist to the entertainment lineup. The absence of Tiësto, known for his electrifying performances, including his memorable live act at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, will be keenly felt by fans.

This year's Super Bowl entertainment roster includes Reba McEntire singing the national anthem, Post Malone performing “America the Beautiful,” and Andra slated to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”・Includes iconic artists such as Day. Usher, an eight-time Grammy winner, will headline the halftime show, the newspaper reported. At this time, the NFL has not announced a replacement for Tiësto.