Jennifer Lopez Was 'Devastated' After Canceling Summer Tour amid 'Hardest Time of My Life' — Her Plans for What's Next

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lopez in Toronto in September 2024.Photo:Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Jennifer Lopezis opening up about why shecanceled her This Is Me…Live tour.

After scrapping a string of North American concerts planned for summer 2024, the singer and actress explained the decision during a wide-ranging conversation with comedianNikki GlaserforInterviewmagazine published Oct. 9.

“I can’t wait to get back out there,” said J. Lo, 55. “I have the most understanding and loving fans in the world. Some fan bases can be spicy. Mine are just a bunch of lovers.”

Jennifer Lopez in Toronto in September 2024.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Emma McIntyre/Getty

TheAtlasstar explained, “I was so devastated to let anybody down, but I just needed to be with my kids and myself and really dig down deep into things that were happening in my life.”

Lopez canceled the tour in May, months before shefiled for divorcefrom ex-husbandBen Affleckon Aug. 20. “And I’m glad I did, because it was a really difficult time for me,” she said. “Probably the hardest time of my life, but it was also the best time because I got to do that work on myself.”

Jennifer Lopez in Paris in June 2024.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

The “On the Floor” performer expressed thanks to her fans for “understanding” the move, before assuring Glaser she’ll “be out there entertaining you and shaking my ass sooner than you know.”

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Jennifer Lopez in February 2024.Will Heath/NBC via Getty

Will Heath/NBC via Getty

She thenreleased a statementon herOntheJLowebsite and explained why it was a tough decision to make. “I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary,” she wrote at the time.

“I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again,” added Lopez. “I love you all so much. Until next time…”

source: people.com