The Pussycat Dolls have made the difficult decision to cancel the majority of their highly anticipated North American reunion tour, dealing a significant blow to their comeback efforts. The group, now performing as a trio consisting of Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt, had originally scheduled a 33-date run across the United States and Canada for this summer. However, in a statement released to fans, they confirmed that all but one of those performances have been scrapped.
Only One Show Remains
The sole remaining North American date will be at the Outloud Music Festival during WeHo Pride in Los Angeles on June 6. The group described this event as a 'meaningful' opportunity to connect with their fans. While the band did not provide specific reasons for the cancellations, reports indicate that ticket demand for the North American leg was significantly lower than anticipated, with large numbers of seats remaining unsold in several cities.
Rehearsals Delayed
The setback comes after rehearsals for the tour had already been delayed, with preparations not fully underway before the shows were canceled. Despite this disappointment, the Dolls confirmed that their UK and European dates will proceed as planned and appear to be performing much better. 'The response has been incredible, with several shows already sold out,' they stated, adding that they are focused on delivering a 'true celebration' of their music and legacy for fans overseas. The European leg is scheduled to begin in Copenhagen in September, with arena dates in major cities including Birmingham, Manchester, London, Dublin, and Glasgow.
A Complicated Reunion
This latest development marks another challenging chapter in the group's reunion efforts. The Pussycat Dolls originally announced a comeback in 2019 as a five-piece, including former members Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta, but those plans were repeatedly delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic before ultimately falling apart. The cancellation was later linked to a dispute between Scherzinger and the group's founder, Robin Antin, which was resolved through a confidential settlement in 2025.
The trio relaunched their return earlier this year with the new single 'Club Song,' signaling a fresh start, but more controversy soon followed. It was revealed that not all six original bandmates would be part of the reunion, as Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta, and Melody Thornton were excluded from the tour. A source told The Sun that the trio felt Carmit and Jessica were no longer aligned with their vision and wanted the tour to be drama-free. 'They felt like moving forward as a trio was the best way of making sure the tour goes smoothly,' the source said. 'They are all on the same page about the reunion and feel like Jessica and Carmit are in a different world from them these days.'
Former Members React
The source also claimed that Carmit and Jessica had 'no desire to reunite' with the band, so the trio was surprised by their reactions. 'It feels like they're doing anything for attention,' the source added. After the announcement, Bachar made her displeasure clear by reposting a video from the group's former producer, Eddie Serrano, in which he criticized the reunion. 'I'm here to talk about one thing… I have been very close friends to a lot of Pussycat Dolls, Carmit you know you're my sister,' he began. 'I'm very upset about this Pussycat Doll reunion… I do have a problem when I see my home girls, who were very instrumental in building the brand, not a part of this reunion. We need to see them as a unit, not just as three girls that's not the Pussycat Dolls, that's just the Pussy without the Dolls.'
Alongside the repost, Carmit simply captioned: 'Luv you.' Jessica told fans she had no involvement in the comeback and claimed she discovered the plans alongside everyone else. 'They have been planning it for a year and blatantly didn't ask Carmit and I,' she wrote in response to a fan question on Instagram.
Legacy of the Pussycat Dolls
Originally formed in the early 2000s, the group scored a string of chart hits including 'Don't Cha' and 'Stickwitu,' cementing their place as one of the most successful girl groups of their era. The cancellation of the North American tour adds another twist to their storied history, leaving fans wondering what the future holds for the trio.
