The Pussycat Dolls are set to reunite - and this time they are
Earlier this month, it was reported that frontwoman , 47, will lead a huge global tour later this year alongside bandmates , 44, and , 44.
However, original band members Jessica Sutta, 43, and Carmit Bachar, 51, were not asked to return despite being due to take part in the cancelled 2020 reunion.
Now, Jessica has broken her silence on the reunion for the first time, sharing a lengthy statement on Instagram on Sunday, admitting that she would have 'appreciated a heads up' from her ex-bandmates.
In the post, she said: 'First of all, I want to thank everyone who has reached out with messages of support. I truly appreciate the kindness.
'I do want to clarify a few things. I was never planning to return under the current circumstances, and unfortunately I’m still unable to dance due to ongoing health issues. Because of that, the recent news was difficult for me.
Pussycat Dolls star Jessica Sutta has broken her silence on the band's reunion for the first time
Earlier this month, it was reported that frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger, 47, will lead a huge global tour later this year alongside bandmates Ashley Roberts, 44, and Kimberly Wyatt, 44 (L-R Kimberly, Nicole, and Ashley)
'When rumors about the three girls began circulating, I did try to reach out privately for several months.
'I didn’t receive a response until the night before the announcement, which meant I didn’t have much time to prepare for the reaction that followed online.
'As many of you know, I’ve been grieving the loss of my mom while also dealing with a neurological condition where stress can trigger severe physical pain, so the intensity of the online response has been challenging.'
Setting the record straight, she continued: 'I found it ironic that the press release suggested we wanted "attention". The truth is, I wanted the exact opposite.
'The stress from situations like this causes real physical flare-ups for me. Do you think I want to be verbally attacked by strangers online?
'I simply would have appreciated a heads-up earlier so I could process everything privately and handle the situation with a bit more grace and dignity.'
To conclude her post, Jessica wished her former bandmates well, insisting there was no bad blood on her part.
She continued: 'That said, I genuinely wish the girls a successful tour and nothing but the best moving forward. I’m grateful for the experiences and memories I had with PCD, and I’ll always hold that chapter of my life close to my heart.'
However, original band members Jessica Sutta, 43, and Carmit Bachar, 51, were not asked to return despite being due to take part in the cancelled 2020 reunion (L-R Kimberly, Jessica, Nicole, Melody Thornton and Ashley)
Alongside the lengthy statement, she captioned the post: 'I’ve moved on with my life from Hollyweird and I know what’s most important. A loving family, good health, beautiful friendships, speaking your truth, lots of laughter & internal peace.
'And if we are really being honest, you can’t trip on what’s behind you. Good luck, ladies. All love. ❤️'
Daily Mail has contacted Jessica, Nicole, Ashley and Kimberly's representatives for comment.
Earlier this week, it was reported that the
Speaking to The Sun, a source said that the trio feel Carmit and Jessica are no longer aligned with their world, and they want the tour to remain drama-free.
'They felt like moving forward as a trio was the best way of making sure the tour goes smoothly,' they said.
'They are all on the same page about the reunion and feel like Jessica and Carmit are in a different world from them these days.'
The source went on to say that both Carmit and Jessica had indicated in recent years that they had no desire to reunite with the band, so their upset at the announcement came as a surprise.
'It feels like they’re doing anything for attention,' the source added.
The publication also reported that the group’s founder, Robin Antin, is involved with the new reunion tour but has less of a role than in the planned 2020 tour.
The 2020 reunion tour, which would have featured all five of Jessica, Carmit, Nicole, Ashley and Kimberly, was cancelled after a legal dispute between Robin and Nicole.
The Daily Mail contacted representatives for Jessica, Carmit, Nicole, Ashley and Kimberly for comment at the time.
Now, Jessica has shared a lengthy statement on Instagram on Sunday, admitting that she would have 'appreciated a heads up' from her ex-bandmates
Alongside the lengthy statement, she captioned the post: 'I’ve moved on with my life from Hollyweird and I know what’s most important'
Taking to Instagram, Carmit reposted a video of the girl group's former producer, Eddie Serrano, criticising the three-piece reunion.
He said: 'I'm here to talk about one thing… I have been very close friends to a lot of Pussycat Dolls, Carmit you know you're my sister.
'I'm very upset about this Pussycat Doll 'reunion'… I do have a problem when I '.
'We need to see them as a unit, not just as three girls that's not the Pussycat Dolls, that's just the 'Pussy' without the 'Dolls.''
Alongside the clip, the singer wrote: 'Luv you.'
Meanwhile, Jessica revealed she only found out about the reunion at the same time as the rest of the world.
Asked by a fan if she was going to meet up with the rest of the Pussycat Dolls, Jessica replied: 'No, I'm not.'
'They have been planning it for a year and blatantly didn't ask Carmit and I. We are finding it all out the same time you are.'
Jessica then shared several cryptic posts to her Instagram Stories, which appeared to hit out at her bandmates.
One read: 'Pray that god keeps removing who's not meant for you and revealing what you need to see. Even if it hurts right now, he's making room for what's truly yours.'
Another said: 'You can go to church every Sunday, but that doesn't mean God doesn't see how you treat others and what you do.'
And a third read: 'Those who hurt you will see how God heals you – publicly, beautifully, and beyond what they expected.'
Former member Melody Thornton has so far remained silent about the reunion.
The Pussycat Dolls first broke up in 2010, with Kimberly saying at the time she was 'unable to .
Nicole went on to launch a solo career, and the group reunited as a five-piece without Melody in 2019, releasing the single React. They intended to go on a reunion tour in 2020, but it was cancelled due to Covid.
Speculation of a comeback first started when the trio were spotted enjoying a night out together at swanky restaurant Gaia in London's Mayfair last month.
Tickets for the upcoming highly-anticipated tour in the UK and Europe will be available from Wednesday, March 18th, for pre-sale, and general sale
