Former Pussycat Dolls member Jessica Sutta attributes her exclusion from the group's upcoming reunion tour to her political stance, specifically her support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement.
The Pussycat Dolls recently announced their return as a trio, featuring Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt for the 53-date PCD Forever Tour. The world tour spans North America, the U.K., and Europe, with performances scheduled to begin in California this June. The group has already released "Club Song" to promote the upcoming tour.
The original sextet, which included Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton alongside the returning members, disbanded in 2010. A 2019 reunion tour proceeded without Thornton, who declined to participate. The current iteration has excluded both Sutta and Bachar from the lineup.
Speaking on The Maverick Approach podcast, Sutta expressed feeling "blindsided" by the announcement and connected her exclusion to her political affiliations. She described herself as a "liability" due to her alignment with Kennedy, who currently serves as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
"I align with Bobby Kennedy, which is aligning with MAGA," Sutta stated on the podcast. "Do I love what Trump is doing? Absolutely not. I do not believe in war. But we didn't have a chance for the [vaccine] injured community to get help without him."
Sutta has been vocal about her personal health challenges, telling the Daily Mail in 2023 that she experiences chronic fatigue and muscle pain following her second Moderna COVID vaccine dose in 2021. These health concerns appear to influence her political advocacy.
During the podcast interview, Sutta praised Kennedy extensively, describing him as "selfless" and "a wonderful human being." She revealed her active participation in Kennedy's 2024 presidential campaign, including speaking at events and providing public endorsements. When Kennedy withdrew from the race, Sutta characterized the moment as "bittersweet."
Regarding her relationship with group founder Robin Antin, Sutta expressed frustration over months of seeking clarity about reunion rumors without receiving direct communication. She also addressed her interaction with lead singer Scherzinger, who contacted her on the day of the official announcement.
"I didn't answer," Sutta revealed about Scherzinger's call. "I don't plan to call her back. I love Nicole, this is very bittersweet for me. I respect her as an artist. I even cried of joy when she won her Tony [for Sunset Boulevard] just recently."
Carmit Bachar, another original member excluded from the reunion, shared similar sentiments about the communication process. In an Instagram post, Bachar described the situation as "disappointing on a personal level" while maintaining pride in her contributions to the group.
"Given my history with the brand, having been part of its foundation long before its commercial debut and instrumental in the connections that led to the record deal, I would have appreciated direct communication," Bachar wrote. She emphasized that the group's legacy encompasses both visible performers and the collaborative efforts that established the brand's foundation.
The reunion tour represents another chapter in the Pussycat Dolls' complex history of member changes and industry dynamics, highlighting how personal beliefs and professional relationships intersect in the entertainment industry.
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