(WJW) – Paula Abdul is preparing to undergo an operation.
The singer, dancer and choreographer shared the news on her social media accounts, saying it was “with an incredibly heavy heart” that she was announcing the cancellation of her tour in Canada along with other show dates in Alaska and North Dakota.
Abdul, 62, said she was healing from recent injuries.
“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,” she wrote.
Abdul said one of her injuries requires a “minor procedure,” but she did not elaborate on the injuries or what caused them. She said the decision to undergo the procedure came “after multiple consultations with my doctors and exploring all available options.”
She said she will need six to eight weeks of recovery time.
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JULY 27: Paula Abdul performs at PNC Music Pavilion on July 27, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images) -
LOS ANGELES – DECEMBER 10: Singer Paula Abdul attends the 21st Annual NAACP Image Awards on December 10, 1988 at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) -
CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN – JUNE 18: Paula Abdul performs at Pine Knob Music Theatre on June 18, 2024 in Clarkston, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images) -
PASADENA, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: Singer Paula Abdul attends the 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 17, 1989 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) -
WANTAGH, NY – AUGUST 04: Paula Abdul performs at NorthWell at Jones Beach Theater on August 4, 2024 in Wantagh, New York on August 04, 2024 in New York. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images) -
(Original Caption) : 1989-Waist-up photo of Paula Abdul. Undated. (Photo by Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
“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,” she wrote. “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.”
Abdul said concertgoers could get a refund at their place of purchase.
According to Deadline, the 21-city tour was scheduled to start Sept. 25 in Victoria, British Columbia, and run through October, with Taylor Dayne and Tiffany as opening acts.
Abdul recently wrapped up a summer tour with New Kids on the Block.