Jennifer Lopez has announced the cancellation of her summer tour, with the diva revealing that she was devastated about the impact it would have on her dozens of fans.
In an official statement released on her website on Friday (May 31), the sometime actress said she was “heartsick” about having to scrap the planned trek.
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“I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down,” she wrote. “Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary.”
She continued: “I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time…”
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An announcement from Live Nation explained that Lopez was “taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.”
“Sources close to Lopez” insisted to Variety that the tour was not scrapped over low ticket sales.
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Despite those protestations, the tour has been plagued with problems since its inception.
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On April 3, NME reported that the trek’s official name has been amended to This Is Me… Live | The Greatest Hits.
Variety also revealed that the singer and actress axed seven dates of the run at that point, affecting ticketholders in Cleveland, Nashville, Raleigh, Atlanta, Tampa, New Orleans and Houston.
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The notice to those who were hoping to attend shows in the aforementioned cities simply read: “Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your event. No action is required to obtain a refund.”
Following news of the tour’s reportedly disappointing ticket sales, and just days before it was scrapped entirely, Jennifer Lopez’s proposed Vegas residency was also placed in jeopardy.
Page Six reported that Lopez, who was reportedly offered $90 million to dazzle the Strip at the MGM Grand for a 90-show residency next year, may have that deal rescinded.
“MGM is watching her not doing well on the road. They are very nervous,” a source close to the situation said to the outlet. “It’s pretty rare you have a poor tour and then go to Vegas.”
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Sources close to the situation also claim that Lopez is being offered less money for fewer Vegas dates. Reps for both the MGM Grand and Lopez didn’t return requests for comment by the outlet.
