Paula Abdul Cancels Tour over 'Minor Procedure' to Treat 'Recently Sustained' Injuries

Mar. 15, 2025

Paula Abdul in Los Angeles in June 2023.Photo:Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

Paula Abdulhas been forced to cancel her upcoming Canadian tour.

In anannouncement posted to her Instagramon Wednesday, Sept. 4, Abdul, 62, shared that she needs to undergo a “minor procedure” to treat some “recently sustained” injuries, and the recovery time will leave her unable to make the start of the tour later this month.

“It’s with an incredibly heavy heart that I need to share with you an update regarding some injuries I’ve recently sustained. 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,” her post began.

Going on to share her “deepest apologies,” to her fans in Canada and the U.S., Abdul said that the news “truly breaks my heart.”

“I’ve been looking forward to the energy, love, and connection we always share when we’re together,” she continued. “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 at your point of purchase,” the singer and dancer added, before concluding her post, “Thank you for your love, your patience, and your understanding during this time. With all my love and gratitude, XoP ♥️💋🇨🇦 🇺🇸.”

A representative for Abdul did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for additional information.

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Paula Abdul performs during her Las Vegas residency show in October 2019.Denise Truscello/WireImage

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Abdul’s Straight Up! to Canada Tour was due to kick off on Sept. 25 in Victoria, British Columbia and run through until Oct. 26.

The tour also included a night in Fargo, North Dakota on Oct. 12, while Abdul was also due to perform in Anchorage, Alaska, four days before the tour was scheduled to begin.

Abdul’s news came after she joinedNew Kids on the BlockforThe Magic Summer 2024 Tour, which wrapped on Aug. 25.

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“I feel so grateful to have been able to share the stage with you each and every night. The charisma and connection you have with your audience is beautiful to see,” wrote Abdul. “And to the Blockheads, thank you for embracing me and my dancers with your energy and enthusiasm night after night! I love you all SO MUCH! 💋MAGIC SUMMER FOREVER 💜✨.”

source: people.com