Shawn Mendes cancels the rest of world tour: ‘I used to be not all prepared’

Shawn Mendes introduced Wednesday that he has cancelled the remainder of his “Marvel” world tour live performance dates to concentrate on his psychological well being.

The Canadian hitmaker postponed three weeks of present dates earlier this month however has now made the choice to cancel the remainder of the North America, U.Ok. and Europe gigs.

Mendes, 23, shared an announcement on social media outlining the choice.

“I began this tour excited to lastly get again to taking part in stay after an extended break because of the pandemic, however the actuality is I used to be by no means prepared for the way troublesome touring could be after this time away,” he wrote.

“After talking extra with my workforce and dealing with an unbelievable group of well being professionals, it has turn out to be extra clear that I must take the time I’ve by no means taken personally, to floor myself and are available again stronger.”

Mendes continued: “I do know you all have been ready so lengthy to see these exhibits, and it breaks my coronary heart to inform you this however I promise I can be again as quickly as I’ve taken the proper time to heal.”

The Stitches singer additionally assured followers that, regardless of the cancellation of his world tour, he’ll proceed to make extra music.

Over time, Mendes has been open about his struggles with nervousness.

He beforehand advised ET Canada about how touring impacts him emotionally.

“There’s all the time this two-and-a-half-week level — I name it the two-and-a-half-week level — once you’re like, ‘Why am I so lonely and depressed after two and a half weeks? I acquired to get again house and see my household,’” he mentioned.

Although the singer has made it clear previously that he enjoys touring, Mendes has mentioned he struggles with different elements of his pop-star job, together with the strain that comes with being energetic on social media.

In April, Mendes advised ET Canada how he feels about superstar tradition on-line, claiming that society places celebrities on a pedestal, solely to later tear them down.

“However the attention-grabbing factor about that really, as time goes on, it feels just like the extra we turn out to be one with Instagram, Twitter and social media, each single individual is up on this social media pedestal of those expectations of an ideal life,” he mentioned.