Shawn Mendes announced Wednesday morning that he is canceling the remainder of his tour to continue his mental hiatus.
“As you know I’ve had to reschedule shows for the last few weeks as I wasn’t fully prepared for the toll returning to the streets would take,” the ‘Treat You Better’ singer began his social media post. statements .
“I started this tour excited to finally be able to play live again after a long hiatus due to the pandemic, but the reality is I wasn’t at all ready for how difficult touring was going to be after this time.”
Mendes, 23, said after speaking to his team and an “incredible group of healthcare professionals” they concluded it had “become clearer” that he needed to take the time he needed “Never took it personally” that he could “ground himself” and “come back stronger.”
The ‘Lost in Japan’ singer, who admitted he was heartbroken by the decision, said he hopes to resume his tour dates after a “much needed break” but in the meantime will continue to create new music for his record fans.
The “Stitches” crooner continues to take more time to address his mental health. Future release via Getty Imag
“…I promise I’ll be back once I’ve given myself the proper amount of time to heal,” he concluded his message. “I love you all and thank you all so much for supporting me and sticking with me on this journey.”
Mendes’ update comes just weeks after he originally announced he was rescheduling his tour, known as the Wonder: The World Tour. His tour began in Portland in June and was scheduled to last through August 2023.
“I’m afraid that when people know and see the truth, people will think less of me,” Mendes previously wrote. Getty Images for Shawn Mendes
Mendes also alluded to his mental health issues in April when he told fans he had a hard time telling the truth about himself.
“I’m afraid that when people know and see the truth, they will think less of me,” he wrote online. “You might bore me. In those moments when I feel down, I either show myself or hide.”