Pussycat Dolls Singer Defends Political Stance After Tour Exclusion

Former Pussycat Dolls member Jessica Sutta has stood by her political views after being left out of the girl group’s much-awaited reunion tour, claiming her support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made her a “liability” to the project. The 43-year-old singer was conspicuously missing from the PCD Forever Tour announcement in March, which featured only three original members — Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts — whilst Sutta, Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton were excluded entirely. Speaking on “The Maverick Approach” podcast on 22 March, Sutta revealed she had been caught off guard by the reunion and alleged that her alignment with Kennedy’s 2024 presidential campaign, combined with her health-related campaigning following her own medical struggles, had essentially removed her from the comeback.

The Gathering That Excluded Attendees Behind

The Pussycat Dolls’ announcement of their PCD Forever Tour in March came as a shock to a number of original members who were clearly excluded from the lineup. Sutta disclosed that she, Bachar and Thornton neither got advance notice of the reunion, finding out instead via rumours and press coverage. She stated she attempted several times to reach out to founder Robin Antin before the news broke publicly, only managing to reach the choreographer on the night the tour was announced. “None of us were called. None of us were told about anything,” Sutta explained. “In fact, we were caught off guard.”/p

The exclusion was especially painful for Sutta due to her emotional connection to the band’s history. When Scherzinger called the following day following the official announcement, Sutta was too upset to answer the phone. Despite expressing genuine admiration for Scherzinger’s latest Tony Award win for her role in “Sunset Boulevard,” Sutta believed the manner of her exclusion exposed something troubling about the group’s priorities. “The way they did this simply showed me exactly why I’m not in the group,” she said, suggesting that the manner of the reunion demonstrated deeper issues within the group’s internal workings and decision-making process.

• Sutta, Bachar and Thornton not included in PCD Forever Tour
• Three members chosen: Scherzinger, Wyatt and Roberts only
• No advance notification communicated to excluded original members
• Sutta labelled reunion as a “cash grab” project

Political Views and Workplace Repercussions

Sutta has become increasingly vocal about her backing of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., especially throughout his 2024 presidential campaign. She went to campaign rallies, frequently shared content on social media and delivered speeches at events, openly positioning herself with Kennedy’s platform. However, she believes this political stance may have directly contributed in her removal from the reunion tour. In her podcast appearance, Sutta indicated that her association with Kennedy—and by extension, the broader political movement he represents—made her a liability for the group. “I align with Bobby Kennedy, which is aligning with MAGA,” she acknowledged, though she clarified her support was rooted in specific policy positions rather than wholesale support of any political party.

The singer described the reunion as essentially a commercial venture, suggesting that commercial considerations overrode any dedication to inclusion or recognising all original members. “It’s a money grab. I mean, come on. Let’s keep it real, right?” Sutta remarked candidly. She voiced concern that her political views seemed to have been deemed incompatible with the group’s brand image or commercial interests. Despite her reservations about certain aspects of modern politics, Sutta insisted that her main reason for supporting Kennedy arose from advocacy for those impacted by vaccine-related health issues—a cause profoundly personal to her own medical journey.

Healthcare Advocacy as Political Force

Sutta’s public advocacy is intrinsically linked to her individual health challenges. In the past few years, she has been forthcoming about dealing with serious persistent health problems that she links to a COVID-19 vaccine received in 2021. She has also made clear that she is coping with a neurological disorder, difficulties that have deeply influenced her perspective and campaigning focus. These health experiences motivated her to participate in organisations centred on vaccine safety and health autonomy, ultimately drawing her towards Kennedy’s campaign, which highlighted these priorities.

For Sutta, championing Kennedy constituted a tangible chance to magnify the voices of those in the vaccine-injured community who she felt had been overlooked by dominant public conversation. “We didn’t have a pathway for the vaccine-injured community to obtain assistance without him,” she remarked, underlining that her political stance was driven by individual need rather than party politics. This advocacy work has become central to her public profile, yet it seems to have created professional distance between herself and former bandmates who might have preferred to avoid connection with such disputed health debates.

Taking Strong Stands on Controversial Topics

Despite the career consequences from her public position, Sutta has shown no signs of backing down from her beliefs. She remains unwavering in her support for Kennedy and the causes he championed during his 2024 campaign for president, attending rallies, regularly sharing content on social media and speaking publicly about concerns regarding vaccine safety. Rather than distancing herself from these positions to salvage her career prospects, Sutta has continued to advocate vocally for what she believes in, even as it seems to have resulted in losing a lucrative reunion chance to work with one of her former group’s most significant projects.

Sutta’s resistance to adjust her stance illustrates a fundamental divide in modern entertainment industry, where performers’ individual convictions more frequently overlap with business success. She has acknowledged the possible career repercussions of her public campaigning, yet seems committed to place her values first over industry acceptance. Her frank admission that association with Kennedy’s views may be seen as endorsing “MAGA” politics reveals her recognition of how her position is interpreted, whilst simultaneously refusing to apologise for or significantly change her public campaigning on health issues that she deems personally essential.

• Sutta attended several Kennedy campaign events during the 2024 presidential race
• She has maintained an active online platform promoting vaccine safety advocacy
• The singer continues speaking publicly about her own health challenges openly
• Sutta recognises her views may be perceived as politically controversial
• She places emphasis on health advocacy over possible career reconciliation prospects

A Professional Path Beyond the Group

Whilst the reunion tour exclusion represents a significant professional setback, Sutta has preserved a dynamic career trajectory separate from the Pussycat Dolls throughout the past two decades. The singer has undertaken solo work, television appearances and ongoing performance commitments that have allowed her to sustain her presence in the entertainment industry. Her work as a entertainer and public presence has extended well beyond the pop ensemble that originally launched her career, illustrating her skill in creating a distinct professional identity independent of the ensemble that established her reputation.

Looking ahead, Sutta appears well-placed to continue her activist initiatives and creative pursuits irrespective of the reunion tour’s outcome. Her openness in speak frankly about her beliefs, whilst undoubtedly costly in terms of collective harmony, has also established her as an outspoken voice on health and political matters within entertainment sectors. Whether through songwriting, campaigning or public appearances, Sutta seems committed to maintain her autonomy and explore possibilities aligned with her convictions rather than sacrifice her principles for the sake of career reconciliation.