Kimberly Wyatt has indicated that the current Pussycat Dolls reunion tour may be the group's final endeavor. The sentiment comes after the cancellation of 33 planned dates in the United States and Canada, attributed to poor ticket sales.
Wyatt, 44, along with fellow members Nicole Scherzinger and Ashley Roberts, announced their return earlier this year with a new single and a world tour. The European leg of the tour commenced on September 9 in Denmark and is scheduled to conclude in London on October 13, with several shows reportedly selling out.
However, the North American portion of the tour faced significant challenges. Organizers were compelled to cancel the dates, which were set to begin in Palm Desert, California, on June 5. Efforts to boost sales, including reducing ticket prices to $30, were unsuccessful, with arenas reportedly 80 percent empty.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Wyatt reflected on the possibility of this being the group's last tour. "I think going on stage knowing it could be your last is something really special because you don't miss any of those moments," she said. She added that the members are approaching the tour with a shared perspective, embracing their shared history as grown women and appreciating the nostalgia. "It's another opportunity to show up for each other and come together as the three and be really mindful of you just never know when your last performance might be," Wyatt stated.
Wyatt also spoke about reuniting with her bandmates after a considerable period, noting the significant life changes each member has experienced. She described her own life in Surrey, where she has established a dance academy with her husband and their three children, and pursued radio and DJing work. The tour, she explained, is about embracing who they are now and acknowledging their past accomplishments.
The Pussycat Dolls' reunion has been accompanied by controversy since its announcement, stemming from the exclusion of founding members Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta, and Melody Thornton. Bachar and Sutta have publicly stated they were not invited to participate in the reunion, with Sutta describing the move as a "cash grab." Bachar expressed disappointment on a personal level but remained proud of her role in the group's history, emphasizing her commitment to transparency and moving forward with positivity.