Katseye’s Sophia to miss UK and Europe tour dates: ‘Can’t pour from an empty cup’
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Sophia Laforteza will sit out KATSEYE’s UK and European dates on the upcoming Wildworld tour as she focuses on her wellbeing, telling fans she has been in “ongoing treatment” and adding: “You can’t pour from an empty cup.”
The update was shared in a label statement on Sophia’s tour participation days before the tour opens in Dublin, and after the group had to cancel a scheduled performance at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival as Megan Skiendiel picked up an injury.
In the statement posted to social media, HYBE and Geffen Records said: “Sophia is focusing on her well-being, and the company remains fully committed to providing her with all the support and resources needed.” It added: “Sophia will not be participating in THE WILDWORLD TOUR in Europe and the UK scheduled from September 1 through September 17.”
The message continued: “We sincerely ask for EYEKONS’ warm understanding, as our highest priority will always be the health and long-term well-being of our artists.”
Sophia later addressed fans directly on Instagram Story, writing: “I can’t express enough how much i want to participate in this tour and perform for you all,” before adding: “I have to remind myself every day that our health and mental well-being should always be prioritised… I’ve been in ongoing treatment and doing everything i can to stay healthy, occupied and happy. You can’t pour from an empty cup.”
Wildworld tour
Wildworld is scheduled to kick off on 1 September at Dublin’s 3Arena, with stops including Paris, Amsterdam and Copenhagen.
UK arena dates include London’s The O2 and Manchester’s Co-op Live. A North American leg is set to begin on 13 October at Miami’s Kaseya Center.
Katseye’s year of change
Sophia announced a temporary hiatus in early August to prioritise her “mental health and wellness”.
Also in August, it was announced Megan would be taking a temporary break as she picked up an ankle injury during rehearsals.
In February, member Manon Bannerman went on hiatus to “focus on her health and wellbeing”.
While Sophie’s hiatus does not appear to be open-ended, there has been no update on whether Manon will be rejoining the group.
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