Paula Abdul’s upcoming tour of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, which was due to kick off in Victoria on Sept. 25, has been cancelled.
The singer’s Straight Up! To ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Tour was called off due to an unspecified injury that will require surgery, according to a statement on Abdul’s official social-media accounts.
“It’s with an incredibly heavy heart that I need to share with you an update regarding some injuries I’ve recently sustained,” wrote Abdul, 62.
“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 21-date Canadian trek had included ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ dates in Abbotsford, Penticton, Kamloops, Dawson Creek, and Prince George.
Abdul, the former American Idol judge and Grammy Award winner, was set to make her Victoria debut at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre during the run, with support from opening acts Taylor Dayne and Tiffany.
The Straight Up! To ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Tour was scheduled to close in Sydney, Nova Scotia on Oct. 26.
Her medical procedure will require six to eight weeks of recovery, Abdul wrote.
“I want to extend my deepest apologies to all my amazing fans in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ … you 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.”
Ticketholders can receive a full refund at their point of purchase. For more information, visit or contact the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre box office (250-220-777) directly.
