A global tour for the Pussycat Dolls, featuring 53 dates, has been announced, sparking immediate controversy. Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt are listed as participating in this "PCD Forever" reunion. However, former members Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta** have publicly stated they were not consulted about the tour.
The core of the dispute lies in the perceived exclusion of original members from the current reunion plans. Bachar and Sutta explicitly mentioned being "blindsided" and "blatantly not asked" to join the tour, which has reportedly been in the works for a year. Sutta directly responded to a fan, stating, "No, I’m not," when asked about joining the reunion. Bachar, while not issuing a formal statement, has shared posts on social media that appear to critique the current lineup, with one suggesting a group is merely "the 'Pussy' without the 'Dolls.'"
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The current iteration of the Pussycat Dolls has also released a new single, "Club Song." This reunion marks the group's first tour in 17 years and their first new music in six years. This division among members highlights a recurring tension within the group, previously marked by internal conflicts and differing perspectives on creative control and financial arrangements.
Background Tensions and Legal Entanglements
This recent announcement is underscored by a history of internal friction and legal disputes. Former members, including Kimberly Wyatt, have previously spoken about behind-the-scenes "fighting" and feeling relegated to backing vocals without adequate credit. Wyatt herself had indicated a year prior that contact with Nicole Scherzinger regarding the group's future was difficult due to Scherzinger's "elusive" nature.
Furthermore, Nicole Scherzinger was involved in a protracted legal battle with Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin. This dispute, which concerned financial mismanagement and tour funding, was reportedly settled confidentially in late 2025, shortly before the current tour's announcement. Scherzinger had claimed to have personally spent over $100,000 on a previous failed tour attempt and passed up other career opportunities. Antin, in turn, had alleged Scherzinger changed profit-sharing demands and sought full creative control. The withdrawal of lawsuits from both parties suggests a move towards resolution, though the specifics remain undisclosed.
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Melody Thornton, another original member, has remained silent on social media regarding the reunion. While the current trio of Scherzinger, Roberts, and Wyatt are actively promoting the tour, the exclusion of Bachar and Sutta points to unresolved issues within the group's structure and interpersonal dynamics.