Former Pussycat Dolls member Jessica Sutta has accused the group of excluding her from their upcoming PCD Forever Tour due to her political views, including her support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and alignment with the MAGA movement. The tour, announced on March 12, will feature only Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts, leaving Sutta and other original members like Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton out.
Sutta claims she was blindsided by the decision, stating she was not informed about the reunion in advance. She revealed on the 'The Maverick Approach' podcast that she only learned of the tour when it was publicly announced. She described feeling disrespected and hurt, particularly after attempting to contact Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin without success.
'I was a liability,' Sutta said, attributing her exclusion to her political stance. She has been vocal about her support for Kennedy and her opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, which she links to a debilitating health condition she experienced. Sutta also mentioned that Nicole Scherzinger called her after the announcement, but she declined to return the call due to the emotional impact.
The Pussycat Dolls' new lineup has already released a single, 'Club Song,' and announced a 53-date tour set to begin in June 2026. Sutta, who was part of the group's previous reunion plans in 2019, expressed disappointment but maintained respect for Scherzinger's artistic achievements, including her recent Tony Award win for 'Sunset Boulevard.'
Sutta has described feeling ostracized by Hollywood in recent years, particularly after becoming more politically outspoken. She has publicly discussed symptoms such as burning sensations and tremors, which she attributes to the COVID-19 vaccine. Her advocacy for Kennedy during the 2024 U.S. presidential election has further solidified her political alignment with the Republican Party.
The exclusion of Sutta and other original members has raised questions about the group's internal dynamics and the role of politics in their decision-making. While Sutta has framed her exclusion as politically motivated, the Pussycat Dolls have not publicly addressed the reasons behind the lineup changes.