80s popstar forced to cancel entire tour after suffering ‘injuries’-Ruth Lawes-Entertainment – Metro

Paula Abdul said the tour cancellation ‘truly breaks my heart’ (Picture: Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for MPTF)

Paula Abdul has announced with an ‘incredibly heavy heart’ that she has cancelled her Straight Up! to Canada Tour after sustaining ‘injuries.’

The 62-year-old said she will need up to two months to recover from a ‘minor procedure’ advised by doctors so has been forced to pull the performances.

The American Idol star said she wanted to ‘extend her deepest apologies’ to her fans and the decision ‘truly breaks my heart.’

In a statement on Instagram, Paula wrote: ‘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.

‘After multiple consultations with my doctors and exploring all available options, I’ve been advised that one of my injuries requires a minor procedure followed by a 6-8 week recovery time, therefore it will prohibit me from proceeding with the Straight Up! To Canada Tour as well as the dates in Alaska and North Dakota. 

Paul said she was undergoing a ‘minor procedure’ after sustaining ‘some injuries’ (Picture: Getty)

‘I want to extend my deepest apologies to all my amazing fans in Canada and the US, 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.

‘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.’

The Rush Rush singer said that refunds are available at the point of purchase.

Paula said she extended her ‘deepest apologies’ to her fans (Picture: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

She signed off the post: ‘Thank you for your love, your patience, and your understanding during this time. With all my love and gratitude.’

Paula’s 715K followers flocked to the comments section to send her well wishes.

@sheasaulino said: ‘Your health & safety always comes first ❤️ love you P.’

@rawhair commented: ‘Sending you all the good vibes! Wishing you a speedy recovery.’

Echoing their sentiment, @taylorelizabethlane wrote: ‘Taking care of YOU is what’s most important. So is your ability to keep dancing for a very, very, very long time. Sending all the love and healing energy your way.’

@catherinewengaard also added: ‘I’m so sorry to hear about this Paula, but the most important thing is that you take care of yourself 🥰 I wish you good luck with your procedure.Hope it all goes well and that you have a good/quickly recovery❤️ Sending much positive energy and prayers to you dear.’

Paula first shot to fame in the late 80s (Picture: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Paula was first discovered by The Jacksons, who hired her to create the choreography for their single Torture, before pursuing a career as a popstar.

Her debut studio album Forever Your Girl, released in 1988, became the most successful debut album in history at that time, spending 10 weeks at number one on the US charts.

Four singles from the album, Straight Up, Forever Your Girl, Cold Hearted and Opposites Attract, also hit the top spot.

Paula followed up Forever Your Girl with two more albums, Spellbound in 1991 and Head over Heels in 1995.

In 2002, she joined the American Idol judging panel and remained on the competition singing show until 2009.

Paula’s other TV credits include The X Factor US, Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance.

In 2016, the singer performed her first headline set in 26 years and three years later announced her first Las Vegas residency.

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