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Reneé Rapp breaks lesbian hearts by postponing two Bite Me shows: ‘My body has finally given out’

Oct 27
Written by Emily Maskell

Reneé Rapp performs during her "Bite Me Tour"

Reneé Rapp postpones Tampa and Atlanta Bite Me Tour dates. (Scott Legato/Getty)

Fans were left disappointed after lesbian singer Reneé Rapp postponed two dates on her Bite Me tour.

Rapp said on Sunday (26 October) that she would not be fit to perform her show in Atlanta, Georgia, that day, or in Tampa, Florida, on Monday (27 October). The dates have been rescheduled to 4 and 5 November and all original tickets will be honoured.

“In my career, I have never had to do this before,” the singer wrote on Instagram, “but I have to reschedule. I’ve been pushing through an illness but my body has finally given out.

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Reneé Rapp has announced the postponement of two dates on her ‘Bite Me’ Tour due to a health issue requiring immediate vocal rest. The Tampa and Atlanta show dates have been rescheduled to early November, and all tickets for the original dates will still be honoured. Her doctors have advised against performing to prevent further strain.Rapp shared the update in a heartfelt Instagram Story, saying she’d been “pushing through an illness” and that her body had finally given out. “In my career, I have never had to do this before,” she added.The rest of the tour remains on track, including European dates set to kick off in March 2026. Rapp thanked her fans for their understanding and reminded them that the show will go on—just after she takes the necessary time to heal. #ReneeRapp #BiteMeTour #BiteMe #Tampa #lgbtqia
♬ LEAVE ME ALONE – reneé

“My doctors have told me that it isn’t safe to perform due to the need for vocal rest and physical recovery.

“I truly appreciate how much time, planning and preparation goes into coming to a show. I can’t describe to you how sorry I am to have to move things around. I love you all and will see you soon.”

Reneé Rapp's Instagram story from Sunday — Reneé Rapp apologised for having to cancel two gigs.

The “Leave Me Alone” hit-maker said she planned to continue the tour in Charlotte, in North Carolina, this week.

The European leg of the tour is due to begin in March. She will perform in Antwerp, Amsterdam, Berlin, Cologne and Paris before hitting Manchester and London.

The tour is promoting her second album, on which she confessed she wanted her girlfriend to “ruin her life” and raged that her partner’s ex is still about.

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