Straight up? Paula Abdul feels absolutely awful about having to cancel her entire upcoming Straight Up! fall 2024 Canadian tour. The 62-year-old singer/dancer announced to fans on Wednesday night (September 4) that she was forced to cancel the entire tour due to unspecified injuries that will require two months of recovery.
“It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I have to share with you an update on some injuries he recently suffered. In an effort to continue, I have been receiving targeted injections that will allow me temporary relief, but the demands of a full tour are a different story,” Abdul wrote in a post.
“After multiple consultations with my doctors and exploring all available options, I have been informed that one of my injuries requires a minor procedure followed by a 6-8 week recovery time, therefore will prohibit me from proceeding with the Straight Up! The Canada tour as well as the dates in Alaska and North Dakota,” he added.
The month-long jaunt was scheduled to kick off on September 25 with a show at the Save on Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria, BC. and cross 20 markets across Canada before concluding on October 26th at Center 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
“I want to say my deepest apologies to all my amazing fans in Canada and the US, you mean the world to me and it really breaks my heart,” Abdul concluded. “I look forward to the energy, love and connection we always share when we are together. I promise I'll be back, stronger and better, dancing my heart out and performing for you all very soon, to give you the show you deserve.” Refunds for shows are available at the point of purchase.
Abdul's tour was also scheduled to take place at Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage, Alaska on September 21st before kicking off the Canadian tour and appearing at Scheels Arena in Fargo, ND on October 12th on the tour which was to feature opening acts Taylor Dayne and Tiffany . Abdul's busy 2024 also included her just-completed joint tour with New Kids on the Block and DJ Jazzy Jeff, which wrapped on August 25.
Check out Abdul's post below.
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