Paula Abdul Cancels Tour for ‘Minor Procedure’ to Fix Recent Injuries ArticlePure

Paula Abdul has been forced to cancel her upcoming Canadian tour.

In an announcement posted to her Instagram on 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.

“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.”

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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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 joined New Kids on the Block for The Magic Summer 2024 Tour, which wrapped on Aug. 25. 

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A nostalgic nod to their record-breaking stadium tour in 1990, the band were also joined by DJ Jazzy Jeff for the 40-date run, which began on June 14. 

Following the tour’s wrap, Abdul — who previously performed with the New Kids on their Total Package Tour in 2017 — took to Instagram on Aug. 27 to share the “BIGGEST thank you” to band members Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood and brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight.

“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 ??.”