The Voice UK coach was advised to aid his recovery by resting but the showman was desperate to get back on stage. The revelation emerged during a conversation with Jen Long on her podcast, Talk The Line.
Tom was on the podcast to discuss the inspiration behind his new album, Surrounded By Time. The host said: "Part of this album was a reaction to coming out of hospital and a doctor telling you to slow down, and you were like, 'Nah'. "Tom replied: "Exactly, I had an infection, and he said, 'Ah well, you know'.