Paula Abdul has announced the cancellation of her Canadian tour, scheduled to kick off later this month, due to an unspecified injury.
The pop star and former American Idol judge shared the news with fans in a statement posted to Instagram.
"It's with an incredibly heavy heart that I need to share with you an update regarding some injuries I've recently sustained," she wrote. "In an effort to keep going, I've received targeted injections that will allow me temporary relief, but the demands of an entire tour is a different story."
Abdul continued, "After multiple consultations with my doctors and exploring all available options, I've been advised that one of my injuries requires a minor procedure followed by a 6–8 week recovery time, therefore it will prohibit me from proceeding with the Straight Up! to Canada tour as well as the dates in Alaska and North Dakota."
"I want to extend my deepest apologies to all my amazing fans in Canada and the US, you mean the world to me and this truly breaks my heart," the singer added. "I've been looking forward to the energy, love, and connection we always share when we're together. I promise I'll be back, stronger and better, dancing my heart out and performing for all of you very soon, to give you the show you deserve."
Refunds will be available for ticketholders at point of purchase. See the full message from Abdul below.
Paula Abdul 2024 Tour Dates:09/25 Victoria, BC - Save On Foods Memorial Centre 09/27 Abbotsford, BC - Abbotsford Centre 09/28 Penticton, BC - South Okanagan Events Centre 09/29 Kamloops, BC - Sandman Centre 10/01 Dawson Creek, BC - Ovintiv Events Centre 10/02 Prince George, BC - CN Centre 10/04 Edmonton, AB - Edmonton EXPO Centre Arena 10/05 Lethbridge, AB - Enmax Centre 10/06 Calgary, AB - Grey Eagle Event Centre 10/08 Regina, SK - Brandt Centre 10/09 Saskatoon, SK - Sasktel Centre 10/10 Winnipeg, MB - Canada Life Centre 10/15 Thunder Bay, ON - Community Auditorium 10/16 Sault Ste Marie, ON - GFL Memorial Gardens 10/18 Sudbury, ON - Sudbury Arena 10/19 London, ON - Budweiser Gardens 10/21 Ottawa, ON - TD Place 10/22 Kingston, ON - Slush Puppie Place 10/24 Saint John, NB - TD Station 10/25 Truro, NS - Rath Eastlink Community Centre 10/26 Sydney, NS - Centre 200