Paula Abdul cancels tour to undergo 'minor procedure' for recent injuries
Paula Abdul has been forced to scrap her entire Canadian tour, plus a few U.S. dates, due to an injury that she says requires a "minor procedure."
Abdul, 62, was set to perform in Anchorage, Alaska, on Sept. 21 ahead of her Straight Up! To Canada Tour, which was scheduled to kick off Sept. 25 in Victoria, British Columbia. The tour, which was scheduled to wrap Oct. 26 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, also included a date in Fargo, North Dakota, on Oct. 12. Unfortunately, all those shows have now been canceled.
"It's with an incredibly heavy heart that I need to share with you an update regarding some injuries I've recently sustained," the "Forever Your Girl" singer wrote in a statement posted to Instagram earlier this week. "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."
"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," she continued, saying this prohibits her from touring in Canada as well as the dates in Alaska and North Dakota.
Abdul offered her "deepest apologies to all my amazing fans," adding that they "mean the world to me and this truly breaks my heart."
"I've been looking forward to the energy, love, and connection we always share when we're together," the Grammy winner concluded. "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."
Abdul's statement also noted that refunds will be available at point of purchase.
The former "American Idol" judge spent the summer as part of New Kids on the Block's Magic Summer 2024 Tour.
