The Pussycat Dolls have officially canceled their highly anticipated North American reunion tour, with industry insiders pointing to difficult ticket sales as the main reason for the move.
In a refreshingly candid social media update posted Monday afternoon, the group admitted the decision was made after they took an “honest look” at the North American race.
While several other major artists have recently blamed family commitments or health issues for similar cancellations, the Dolls avoided making excuses, leading fans and observers to conclude that the stadium-sized venues simply weren’t filling up as expected.
The cancellation affects 32 shows in the United States and Canada, including a high-profile booking at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
There is a silver lining for American fans, however, as the group has confirmed that they will continue to perform as sole headliners at the Outloud festival during WeHo Pride in Los Angeles on June 6.
The band described the LGBTQ+ community as a “significant place” to celebrate, citing the immense support they have received from the community throughout their career.
Aside from this Pride appearance, all other North American dates are off the table and tickets purchased through official channels such as Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded.
While the US leg has fallen apart, the group’s UK and European tour is still on the cards.
The Dolls shared that the response across the Atlantic has been incredible, with several shows selling out.
These dates will begin in Copenhagen on September 9 and end at London’s O2 Arena on October 13, with rapper Lil Kim still scheduled to appear as the opening act for the European run.
Some fans have suggested that the Dolls could have had more success by booking smaller theaters or reducing ticket prices, especially considering that only half of the original lineup is participating.
For now, Nicole Scherzinger and her bandmates say they are putting all their effort into making the remaining European shows a “true celebration” for those who have been with them from the beginning.
