Justin Bieber cancels remainder of Justice World Tour including Manchester date
01.03.2023 - 13:29
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Justin Bieber has cancelled all upcoming shows and his Justice Tour has been 'scrapped' for good due to ongoing health issues.
The Canadian singer had already been forced to postpone his tour several times while recovering from Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS). The rare condition left the star in complete paralysis of the right hand side of his face last June, leading him to cancel performances.
RHS is caused by a viral reactivation and can cause facial palsy, and is the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles. A post on the Justice tour's official Twitter page confirmed the rest of the dates on the tour - including his gig at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday, March 4 - would be cancelled.
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Bieber announced a return to touring in July, but was forced to postpone shows again in September due to the condition. Fans have said they are "heartbroken" after receiving emails confirming the news, while others have expressed disappointment that they have not yet received refunds.
The email seen by the Manchester Evening News reads: "We regret to inform you that the Justin Bieber UK Tour has been cancelled. We understand you will be disappointed and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
It adds that refunds will be issued automatically back to the account customers used when making the purchase, but that this could take up to 10 working days to be completed.
Last year, fans rallied around the singer after he revealed he was suffering from face paralysis caused by a virus. The popstar posted a video on his Instagram after cancelling live shows last June.
Addressing his fans, Justin explained he was suffering from