On social media, many viewers were stunned after Katy Perry announced that she had been forced to cancel two major shows.
Katy Perry has received a major blow just days after her Blue Origin space flight.
The singer shared heartbreaking news with fans, cancelling two concerts.
Katy Perry cancels Mexico shows due to venue construction delays
Katy Perry announced she was forced to cancel her shows in Guadalajara, Mexico. The concerts were scheduled for May 1 and 2, 2025.
On social media, the pop star posted on Instagram, explaining that the arena construction wasn’t complete.
She confirmed the venue was unsafe and not ready for the performances.
She wrote: : ‘Sadly, I learned that the construction of Arena Guadalajara will not be complete for their scheduled shows next week, which includes mine on May 1 and 2.
‘Last week I sent my team to the Arena to make sure there wasn’t anything we could do to make this happen but it was evident when they arrived that the venue was not ready or safe to receive my show or an audience.
‘I wish I could fix this but it is beyond my control. You guys mean the world to me and we have all been on such a beautiful journey together that I will be thinking about how I can create something special for the fans in Guadalajara in the future.
‘I love you ALL.’
The singer, now 40, expressed deep regret and disappointment in her message to fans.
Additionally, she promised to find a way to make it up to her supporters in Guadalajara.
These concerts were part of Katy’s Lifetimes world tour, following stops in Mexico City and Monterrey.
She is scheduled to begin her U.S. tour in Houston on May 7.
Previously, Katy Perry’s space mission sparks unexpected criticism and regret
Just days before cancelling her shows, Perry joined Blue Origin’s all-female space flight. The mission was intended to celebrate female empowerment and exploration.
She traveled alongside Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez, and other accomplished women.
However, despite her good intentions, the flight quickly drew backlash from fans and critics alike.
Public reaction to the Katy Perry Blue Origin space flight has been unexpectedly harsh.
Many called the mission tone-deaf and an unnecessary publicity stunt.
The pop star’s emotional behavior during the post-landing moment added to the controversy. She held a daisy skyward, knelt to kiss the ground, and praised love.
An insider revealed that Katy regrets making such a public spectacle of the experience. She does not regret going to space—but regrets how it was received.
The public and celebrities criticize the Blue Origin space flight
The all-female crew hoped to inspire, but the public saw things differently.
Many felt their emotional display was over-the-top and awkward.
Social media erupted after Katy’s dramatic return from space. Fans criticized her for promoting her tour mid-flight and singing while floating in microgravity.
Katy brought a daisy on board to honor her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom. She called it a touching tribute, but some saw it as a self-serving gesture.
Other celebrities also voiced disapproval. Emily Ratajkowski, Amy Schumer, and Olivia Wilde called it a vanity project for Jeff Bezos’s space company.
Critics also raised concerns about the mission’s environmental impact. While Blue Origin claims zero carbon emissions, experts warn about ozone-depleting water vapor.
Katy Perry’s climate activism now faces public scrutiny
Fans found it ironic given Katy Perry’s climate activism and history with UNICEF. She’s long warned about global warming and advocated for environmental causes.
Perry became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2013. In 2015, she appeared in a video addressing climate change’s threat to vulnerable communities worldwide.
Now, many question her participation in a mission with possible environmental effects. Even without carbon emissions, Blue Origin’s rockets may contribute to warming.
Some wonder if the trip to space was worth the cost to Katy’s public image.