Paula Abdul has announced the cancellation of her Straight Up! To Canada tour due to a recent injury that requires medical treatment. The 62-year-old pop star shared the news on Wednesday, expressing deep regret over the decision, which also affects two U.S. tour dates.
In a heartfelt statement posted to social media, Abdul explained that despite receiving targeted injections for temporary relief, her doctors have advised her to cancel the tour to undergo a minor medical procedure. She will need six to eight weeks of recovery. Abdul did not disclose specific details about her injury or the procedure.
“It’s with an incredibly heavy heart that I need to share with you an update regarding some injuries I’ve recently sustained,” Abdul wrote. “While I’ve been pushing through with temporary treatments, the demands of a full tour are just too much, and my doctors have strongly recommended that I take this time to heal properly.”
Abdul’s Straight Up! To Canada tour was scheduled to kick off in Victoria on September 25 and span 21 Canadian cities, including Edmonton, Regina, Ottawa, and Saint John, before concluding in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on October 26. In addition to the Canadian dates, Abdul also canceled shows in North Dakota and Alaska.
In her message to fans, Abdul apologized for the disappointment and expressed her eagerness to return to the stage once she is fully recovered. “I want to extend my deepest apologies to all my amazing fans in Canada and the U.S. You mean the world to me, and this truly breaks my heart,” she wrote. “I’ve been looking forward to the energy, love, and connection we always share when we’re together.”
Abdul promised to return “stronger and better, dancing my heart out and performing for all of you very soon.” Ticket holders can obtain refunds from the original point of purchase.
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