Pussycat Dolls Cancel Most US Reunion Tour Dates Due to Poor Ticket Sales

The Pussycat Dolls announced the cancellation of almost all their North American tour dates on the PCD Forever reunion tour, citing poor ticket sales after an honest assessment. The group, consisting of Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt, described the decision as difficult and heartbreaking in a social media statement.

Only one US performance remains scheduled, at the OUTLOUD Music Festival during WeHo Pride in Los Angeles on June 6. The trio emphasized that the European leg, including UK and Ireland shows, will go forward, with several already sold out. They stated they are focusing efforts on making those performances a celebration of their music and memories for longtime and new fans.

The canceled North American run had included 33 dates across the US and Canada planned for June, July, and August. In contrast, the European tour begins in Copenhagen on September 9, with stops in Dublin, Liverpool, London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Newcastle, and Manchester.

Lil' Kim is set to join as a special guest. This reunion marks the group's first tour since disbanding in 2010, following a brief five-piece return in 2019 that was disrupted by the Covid pandemic and legal issues. The current lineup released a new single, Club Song, in March to accompany the tour announcement.

" — The Pussycat Dolls, social media statement (GB News). The Pussycat Dolls originally formed in 1995 as a neo-burlesque troupe and achieved global success with hits like Don’t Cha, Buttons, and I Don’t Need A Man, particularly in Europe where Roberts and Wyatt now reside.

Fans expressed mixed reactions on social media, with some disappointed about missing the live shows and others suggesting smaller venues or lower prices could have boosted sales. One fan from Mexico shared sadness over the cancellation, while another attributed it to economic pressures limiting disposable income in the US.

Criticism also emerged, with comments questioning the reunion's appeal without the original six members and noting Nicole Scherzinger as the primary draw. However, supportive fans praised the group's honesty in addressing the issue rather than citing other reasons.

The decision aligns with a broader trend of tour cancellations in the music industry, as seen with artists like Post Malone and Meghan Trainor postponing or scrapping US shows in recent months. Factors such as high ticket prices and large arena bookings are cited as contributing to the Dolls' poor US sales performance.

>"This is really exciting for us. " — Nicole Scherzinger, Billboard interview (GB News).

Ticket holders for the canceled North American dates will receive automatic refunds if purchased through Ticketmaster or AXS, while those from third-party resellers should contact their point of purchase. The group highlighted the significance of their remaining US date at WeHo Pride, noting strong support from the LGBTQ+ community throughout their career.

Scherzinger recently completed an award-winning run in Sunset Boulevard on the West End and Broadway, adding to the group's momentum heading into the European shows. The trio expressed enthusiasm for creating unforgettable experiences for fans in those markets.