Demi Lovato's change of style surprised everyone recently, and while some people were unsure at first, it was an amazing surprise. The singer, who became a star as part of the Camp Rock cast, has been killing it with rock music, selling out stadiums all over the world.
That's why, after such staggering success, the announcement that they would stop touring felt completely out of the blue. There are good reasons for this, of course. Here's everything we know.
Demi Lovato's Health Struggles Have Been Front And Center
Ever since their overdose in 2018, Demi Lovato has been especially open about her health struggles. Lots of them had to do with mental health issues that she has been dealing with since childhood.
Growing up with a mentally ill, abusive father, they had to learn about the hard truths of life from a very early age, and since she started her acting career very young, most of that process happened while she was in the public eye.
They're still dealing with the aftermath of their overdose, which caused both physical and psychological issues that she's bravely overcoming day after day.
"I had three strokes. I had a heart attack. My doctors said that I had five to 10 more minutes," Demi explained.
"I was left with brain damage, and I still deal with the effects of that today. I don't drive a car because there are blind spots in my vision. I also for a long time had a really hard time reading."
Even so, she's choosing an optimistic approach to these difficulties and takes them as a reminder of the dark days she never wants to repeat.
"I feel like they kind of are still there to remind me of what could happen if I ever get into a dark place again."
Despite their determination and relentless effort to get through it, the life of a touring musician is not an easy one, so it's no wonder they want to take a break.
She Had To Cancel A Show From The 2022 Tour
It was just a few hours before Demi Lovato was set to perform that the singer had to make the difficult decision of canceling the show.
They were very upset, but it was ultimately the right choice. If she wanted her fans to have a good experience, so she decided to postpone the show until she felt better.
"Rosemont, today I woke up and had absolutely no voice," Demi said in a statement on Instagram, read.
"I’m so sorry, but it breaks my heart to tell you I have to reschedule the show. Tickets will be honored for a new date as soon as it’s announced. This is the absolute last thing I want to do, I’m having so much fun with you all, and I can’t wait to see you again. Again, I’m so sorry, and I appreciate your understanding. I love you all."
In the caption, she added "If you have tickets, hang on to them - they will be honored for the new date as soon as it is announced. Hope to see you all soon."
Demi Felt More Comfortable On This Tour Than They'd Ever Felt Before
One of the reasons why the news that Demi would not be touring anymore was because she had been so happy in this new stage of her musical career.
"It feels so good to just be completely authentic in what makes me happy, to perform and sing, and I'm just really, really excited about it," they said not so long ago.
"I’m back to my roots, and I’m no longer performing in little leotards and in stilettos, you know, trying to be someone I thought people wanted from me," she continued.
"Now I just get to be myself -- my genuine, authentic self -- and perform the songs that I want to perform."
Well, if it is to be Demi Lovato's last tour, at least fans are comforted by the fact that they had the best time.
Demi Can't Handle Being On The Road Anymore
The shocking news came in the form of Instagram stories, and despite the fact that they no longer exist, fans will remember them forever.
Demi took to her Instagram to announce that she would not be touring again after her Holy Fvck tour is over. "I can't do this anymore," she stated, which understandably scared fans.
"This next tour will be my last," they continued. "I’m so f***ing sick I can’t get out of bed. I can’t do this anymore. This next tour will be my last. I love and thank you, guys."
Still, she kept going. "Gonna power thru it for you guys", they said, referring to the rest of the 2022 tour. "I'll need help singing so sing loud for me bb's!!"
The music world will definitely feel the loss of Demi Lovato's amazing concerts, but that doesn't mean they won't be recording new songs anymore.
And anyway, even if Demi steps away from music completely, their health comes first, and it's brave of her to finally put her health first.
