Former Pussycat Dolls member Jessica Sutta has expressed her disappointment at being left out of the group’s upcoming reunion tour. She suspects her political views, particularly her support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have made her a “liability” in the eyes of the group.
On March 12, the Pussycat Dolls announced the PCD Forever Tour featuring only three members: Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts. Notably, Sutta, along with Kermit Bacher and Melody Thornton, was excluded from this lineup.
During her appearance on “The Maverick Approach” podcast on March 22, Sutta, who is 43, revealed that she had no prior knowledge of the reunion. “No one called us. No one said anything,” she stated, describing the situation as blindsiding.
She further shared that she had heard rumors of a reunion and had attempted multiple times to reach out to the group’s founder, Robin Antin, but was unsuccessful until the news broke. “When I finally spoke to her, I just started crying. It felt disrespectful,” Sutta recalled.
Though Scherzinger reached out the day after the announcement, Sutta was too heartbroken to take the call. “This is bittersweet for me. I love Nicole and respect her as an artist,” she said, explaining how she felt immense pride for Scherzinger’s recent Tony Award win, yet it made clear why she wasn’t part of the reunion.
She noted that her political stance adds a layer of complexity to her relationship with the group. Sutta has been vocal about facing health challenges after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021. She has aligned herself with RFK Jr., advocating for shared beliefs about health and vaccinations amid her struggles.
Sutta remarked, “This feels like a cash grab,” regarding the reunion tour and added that her alignment with RFK Jr. might contribute to her exclusion. “People say, ‘You’re a MAGA,’ and yes, I embrace it. I’m tired of being told who I should be,” she said, acknowledging the friction between her views and the group’s direction.
Reflecting on her involvement in politics, which stemmed from her health experiences, she expressed disappointment at being excluded from the reunion. Sutta described RFK Jr. as “incredible” and indeed felt conflicted when he expressed support for Trump, admitting she believes he’s too compassionate for the presidency.
Fox News Digital has reached out for comments from representatives of Scherzinger and Antin.
Sutta was a part of the Pussycat Dolls from 2003 to 2010, helping them transition from a burlesque act to pop sensation. After leaving, she pursued a solo career, releasing albums and achieving chart success.
Additionally, Sutta had briefly reunited with the group in 2019 before their disbandment in 2020. Meanwhile, Scherzinger recently experienced an awkward moment during a talk show appearance when questioned about the absence of the other original members from the reunion tour, illustrating the ongoing complexities surrounding the group’s history.
In a separate post, Bashar also shared her feelings regarding exclusion from the tour, expressing disappointment at the lack of communication given her foundational role in the group. She emphasized a commitment to transparency and respect as she focuses on her health moving forward.
