AceShowbiz - The highly anticipated reunion tour of the Pussycat Dolls has encountered a major setback as nearly all of its U.S. dates have been canceled, leaving fans shocked and disappointed. Initially announced in March, the PCD Forever Tour was planned as a 53-date journey across North America, Europe, and the U.K., set to begin in June and conclude at London's iconic The O2 arena on October 13.

Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt revealed that special guests Lil' Kim and Mya would be featured during the tour, amplifying excitement among longtime supporters. However, only one North American date remains on the schedule after the group issued a statement in May describing their decision to cancel most shows in the U.S. and Canada as "difficult and heartbreaking" following an honest evaluation of ticket sales.

In their May Instagram announcement, the group reflected on their original hopes: "When we announced the PCD FOREVER Tour, we hoped to bring the show to fans across the world." They acknowledged the challenge, explaining, "After taking an honest look at the North American run, we've made the difficult and heartbreaking decision to cancel all but one of the North America dates."

The sole remaining U.S. performance will take place at the OutLoud festival on June 6. The group expressed appreciation for the LGBTQ+ community's ongoing support, stating, "The LGBTQ+ community has shown us so much love and support throughout our career, and we're honored to be part of a weekend rooted in joy, pride, music and chosen family." Meanwhile, their European and U.K. shows are continuing as planned, with several already sold out and receiving a warm reception.

Regarding the impact of these cancellations, an insider revealed that Nicole Scherzinger is feeling disappointed. According to a source speaking exclusively to Us Weekly in March, "She was really excited to get back out there with Ashley and Kimberly to celebrate a new era, but now she feels they didn't get a chance to showcase what they can do." The insider added that the group may have been "too ambitious" by scheduling large arena venues, such as Madison Square Garden, without a substantial new music catalog to support the tour.

This ambitious approach came after over 15 years without touring, and the group had only one new song, "Club Song," released in March, which has yet to be performed live. The source commented, "They overestimated the demand," which contributed to the disappointing ticket sales that ultimately led to the cancellations.

Despite the setbacks, Nicole is trying to maintain a positive outlook. The source shared that she is "beyond excited" about the European leg of the tour, although "it's hard not to feel defeated" given the U.S. challenges. The insider also noted that Nicole has encountered similar obstacles before, recalling how her solo album Her Name Is Nicole was shelved in 2007, and the Dolls had to cancel their last reunion tour in 2020.

The source emphasized the resilience of Nicole Scherzinger, highlighting her continued gratitude for the love and support she receives, particularly from fans in Europe. Despite the difficult road, the group remains hopeful that fan videos and positive reactions from the remaining European shows will spark renewed interest in the U.S. market.

"Nicole is hopeful the Dolls can figure out something else in the U.S. after people see the show they're putting together for Europe, which is going to be very special," the insider remarked. At the time of reporting, representatives for Nicole Scherzinger had not commented further on the tour cancellations.

Ultimately, while the canceled U.S. dates have been a major disappointment, the Pussycat Dolls continue to forge ahead with their European and U.K. performances. Fans are left anticipating how the group will navigate their North American presence moving forward and whether future opportunities will arise to showcase their reunion tour on home soil.