Awkward moment Nicole Scherzinger freezes on live TV after 'blatant' Pussycat Dolls snub
The Pussycat Dolls are back, but the "reunion" is already missing half the original line-up – and those left behind aren't taking it lying down.
As Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt hit the Today show to announce a 2026 comeback tour and new single Club Song the conversation got tense when the trio was grilled about why the rest of the group was excluded.
When asked about the headlines involving original members Jessica Sutta and Carmit Bachar, who claim they were completely blindsided by the announcement, Scherzinger appeared visibly rattled.
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Nicole Scherzinger was stunned by the question. TODAY
The usually poised Tony winner struggled to find an answer on air.
"Well, I mean. Listen," Nicole said, pausing before adding, "We are just, so, as women today…"
Kimberly Wyatt eventually stepped in to salvage the interview, describing the group as an "ever-changing lineup" and insisting the current trio is focused on "protecting our peace" and "repairing" past ruptures.
Said "peace", however, isn't being embraced by the rest of the original six.
The group announced a reunion in 2019, but the tour was canceled in 2022 due to COVID-19, legal issues, and internal disputes. Getty Images for MTV
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Jessica Sutta, 43, took to social media to reveal that she and Carmit Bachar, 51, found out about the 2026 tour at the same time as the general public.
Sutta didn't hold back, telling fans that the trio had been planning the comeback for a year and "blatantly" failed to invite the others.
Pussycat Dolls (L-R) Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton, Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Carmit Bachar pose in 2007. Getty
Original producer Eddie Serrano also criticised the move, noting that the excluded members were "instrumental" in building the PCD brand.
Despite the messy rollout, the PCD Forever Tour is moving forward as a three-piece.
The run kicks off on June 5 in Palm Desert, California, followed by a nine-date UK and Ireland leg starting at Birmingham's Utilita Arena on September 29.
Pussycat Dolls reunite for new world tour to mark 20th anniversary of debut album - bar three members. Supplied
Fans can also expect re-releases of PCD and Doll Domination on May 8, featuring previously unreleased material.
Meanwhile, Melody Thornton has remained silent, seemingly staying out of the fray as her former bandmates spar online.
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