The Pussycat Dolls have officially scrapped their long-awaited North American reunion tour, with industry experts pointing to struggling ticket sales as the primary reason for the move.
In a refreshingly candid social media update posted Monday afternoon, the group admitted the decision came 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 notably avoided making excuses, leading fans and observers to conclude that the arena-sized venues simply weren’t filling up as hoped.
The cancellation affects 32 shows across the US 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 have confirmed they will still be performing a one-off headline act at the Outloud festival during WeHo Pride in Los Angeles on June 6.
The band described the LGBTQ+ community as a “meaningful place” to celebrate, citing the tremendous support they have received from the community throughout their career.
Apart from this Pride performance, all other North American dates are off the table and tickets purchased through official channels such as Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded.
While the American leg has crumbled, the group’s tour across the UK and Europe is still very much on the cards.
The Dolls shared that the response across the Atlantic has been incredible, with several shows already sold out.
Those dates kick off in Copenhagen on September 9 and conclude at London’s O2 Arena on October 13, with rapper Lil Kim still set to open as the opening act for the European run.
Some fans have suggested that the Dolls could have had more success booking smaller theaters or lowering ticket prices, especially given that only half of the original line-up attends.
For now, Nicole Scherzinger and her bandmates say they are throwing everything into making the remaining European shows a “true celebration” for those who have been there since the beginning.
