Shawn Mendes says he is ‘just taking it easy’ by spending time with loved ones and going to therapy after cancelling world tour
- Shawn Mendes cancelled the rest of his Wonder world tour on July 27
- The 23-year-old singer had postponed some of the gigs earlier that month
- However he later confirmed on social media that the tour has been scrapped
- ‘As you guys know, I had to postpone the past few weeks of shows,’ he began
- ‘I wasn’t totally prepared for the toll of being back on the road would take on me’
- ‘I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break’
- ‘But the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be,’ he said
Shawn Mendes is focusing on his personal relationships and mental health just weeks after cancelling the rest off his Wonder world tour.
The 24-year-old Canadian crooner was seen arriving at LAX Airport on Tuesday when he gave an update on his progress amid his heartbreaking announcement.
Shawn told TMZ: ‘I’m taking a lot of time just like doing therapy. Yeah, just taking it easy man. I think that spending time with family that I haven’t been able to.’
As he has been busy being one of the most sought after pop stars in the world, he has made an effort to be around his loved ones who he hasn’t been able to in recent years.
‘Yeah, just taking it easy man’: Shawn Mendes told TMZ on Tuesday that he has been spending time with family and going to therapy weeks after cancelling the rest off his Wonder world tour, he is pictured performing in Portland on June 27
Shawn said: ‘Yeah I think for me it’s just like about spending time doing things I haven’t done over the last few years and just like having dinners with friends and stuff.’
Over the weekend he was seen enjoying time at the beach while celebrating his birthday in Miami.
He was also asked about what can be done for his fans who have lost out on money paying for concert tickets, hotel, and travel.
‘Yeah I think for me it’s just like about spending time doing things I haven’t done over the last few years and just like having dinners with friends and stuff’: Over the weekend he was seen enjoying time at the beach while celebrating his birthday in Miami
Shawn seemed positive that it will all work out regardless as he explained: ‘We can figure that out, I mean everything is kind of workable.’
Last month, the singer postponed some of the gigs in early July to focus on his mental health but on July 27 he confirmed on social media that the tour has been scrapped altogether as he prioritizes his wellbeing.
‘As you guys know, I had to postpone the past few weeks of shows since I wasn’t totally prepared for the toll of being back on the road would take on me,’ he said in a heartfelt message to his fans.
Done: Last month, the singer postponed some of the gigs in early July to focus on his mental health but on July 27 he confirmed on social media that the tour has been scrapped altogether as he prioritizes his wellbeing. Seen in June 27 in Portland
Sad end: ‘As you guys know, I had to postpone the past few weeks of shows since I wasn’t totally prepared for the toll of being back on the road would take on me,’ he said in a heartfelt message to his fans
‘I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away.
‘After speaking more with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I’ve never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger.’
The Stitches hitmaker continued: ‘I unfortunately have to cancel the rest of the tour dates in North America, and the UK/Europe.
He took a break earlier this month: He previously paused the show for a mini break
‘We were hopeful that I might be able to pick up with the rest of the dates after some much needed time off, but at this time I have to put my health as my first priority.’
Shawn assured his fans that he will still be making music and shared that he felt heartbroken to let those who had tickets for the gigs down.
He said: ‘This doesn’t mean I won’t be making new music, and I can’t wait to see you on tour in the future. I know you all have been waiting so long to see these shows, and it breaks my heart to tell you this but I promise I will be back as soon as I’ve taken the right time to heal. I love you all and thank you all so much for supporting me and sticking by me on this journey.’
With his former lady love: Mendes and Camila Cabello at the Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2021