Shawn Mendes postpones tour for 3 weeks to focus on mental health, fans send love

Singer Shawn Mendes on Friday announced that he is postponing his upcoming show dates for his Wonder world tour to focus on his mental health. 

“This breaks my heart to have to say this, but unfortunately I’m going to have to postpone the next three weeks of shows through Uncasville, CT until further notice. I’ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it’s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family,” the 23-year-old song wrote in an Instagram post.

“After a few years off the road, I felt like I was ready to dive back in, but that decision was premature and unfortunately the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and Ive hit a breaking point. After speaking with my team and health professionals, I need to take some time to heal and take care of myself and my mental health, first and foremost. As soon as there are more updates I promise I will let you know love you guys.”

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He started his tour in Portland, Oregon on June 27 and is expected to perform across the United States and Canada through October. The European leg of the tour is scheduled to begin in May 2023. 

“Portland i was smiling so much i thought my cheeks were gunna pop. Thank you for having us,” he wrote. 

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Following the announcement, several fans took to social media to show their support. 

“His mental health comes first, he’s given us a piece of himself for SO long, he deserves a break to just focus on him. we love you so much,” one person wrote.

“Shawn post this on his ig earlier my thoughts and prayers are with you handsome I’m extremely proud of the decision you made on postponing your tour to focus on your mental health just know that your mental health and well-being means the world to me,” another person tweeted.