Madonna Apologizes After Canceling Final U.S. Show Due to Pain From Injury

Madonna has released an apology to fans after she canceled the final U.S. date on her Madame X Tour due to the pain she’s suffering from an injury.

The 61-year-old entertainer had to cancel the December 22 show on her tour, which marked the last show in North America. The tour will resume in Portugal on January 12. She’ll then move the tour to London and Paris.

“As I climbed the ladder to sing Batuka On Saturday night in Miami I was in tears from the pain of my injuries, which has been indescribable for the past few days,” Madonna wrote on Instagram. “With every song I sang, I said a prayer that I would make it to the next and get thru the show. My prayers were answered, and I made it. I consider myself a warrior. I never quit, I never give in, I never give up!! However this time I have to listen to my body and accept that my pain is a warning. I want to say how deeply sorry I am to all my fans. For having to cancel my last show.”

She added, “I spent the last two days with doctors. Scans, ultra sounds, Xrays, poking and probing and more tears. They have made it very clear to me that if I am to continue my tour— I must rest for as long as possible so that I don’t inflict further and Irreversible damage to my body. I have never let an injury stop me from performing but this time i have to accept that there is no shame in being human and having to press the pause button.”

Madonna concluded, “Things have got to change. And they will because MADAME ❌. is a fighter!! Happy Holidays to Everyone ♥️🎄.”