Jessica Sutta has addressed her absence from the newly announced Pussycat Dolls reunion, revealing she was never planning to return under the current circumstances. The 43-year-old singer posted a lengthy statement on Instagram on Saturday, thanking fans for their support and explaining the reasons behind her decision.
Sutta clarified that ongoing health issues prevented her from dancing, and she had attempted to contact the three returning members—Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt—privately before the announcement. She said she did not receive a response until the night before the news broke, leaving her little time to prepare for the online reaction.
The singer also revealed she has been grieving the loss of her mother while managing a neurological condition that causes severe pain when triggered by stress. She described the intensity of the online response as challenging and corrected a line in the reunion press release that suggested the group wanted attention, stating she wanted the opposite.
Despite the emotional strain, Sutta wished her former bandmates well, saying she genuinely hopes for a successful tour. She closed by reflecting on her priorities, including family, health, and peace, adding that she has moved on from the entertainment industry. Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton are also not part of the lineup.
