Jessie J, the powerhouse British vocalist known for her chart-topping hits and unmistakable voice, has made the difficult decision to cancel her upcoming U.S. tour and postpone her European dates as she continues her battle with breast cancer. The news, announced on August 28, 2025, has sent ripples across the music world, with fans and fellow artists expressing support for the singer as she prioritizes her health over her professional commitments.
Originally, Jessie J’s U.S. tour was slated for November 2025, with European concerts scheduled for October. However, as reported by Billboard, the 37-year-old artist revealed in a candid Instagram video that she needs to undergo a second surgery related to her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis, which she first shared with the public earlier in the year. The surgery, she explained, must take place by the end of 2025 and falls right in the middle of her planned tour dates.
“Unfortunately I have to have a second surgery,” Jessie J stated directly to her fans. “Nothing too serious, but it has to be done by the end of this year. This falls in the middle of the tour I had booked.” She didn’t shy away from sharing her emotions, continuing, “I’m so sorry, I feel frustrated and sad, but I need to be better, I need to be healed.”
The U.S. tour has been canceled altogether, while the European leg—originally set for October 2025—has been postponed to April 2026. According to The Independent, ticket holders for the U.S. shows will receive refunds, and Jessie J is actively working to reschedule those dates when her health allows. She told her followers, “I’m spending all my time trying to find time where we can get the venues to make sense again in a slab of time next year. Please bear with us for the U.S. tour. It’s something that I want to do but when the time is right.”
This isn’t the first time Jessie J has had to put her career on hold for her health. Earlier in 2025, she underwent a mastectomy after being diagnosed with early breast cancer, as noted by the BBC. Following her initial surgery, she faced further complications—a lung infection and fluid buildup—which led to her being hospitalized again just six weeks later. Despite these setbacks, tests in July 2025 brought a wave of relief, showing that her cancer had not spread. She shared the emotional moment with her Instagram followers, writing, “Happy tears are real. Thank YOU for the prayers, the love, the well wishes, the joy and all the positive energy.”
Jessie J has been remarkably open about her journey, using her platform of over 14 million Instagram followers to document the highs and lows of her treatment and recovery. She has spoken candidly about her reconstructive surgery plans as well, aiming to make her breasts look more similar after the mastectomy. In her own words, there is still “lots of healing to go.”
Her willingness to share the raw, unfiltered truth of her experience has resonated deeply with her audience. In her latest video update, Jessie J reassured fans that, while the surgery is necessary, it isn’t expected to be “too serious.” Still, she emphasized the importance of taking the time to fully recover before returning to the stage. “I have to heal,” she said simply. “I’m trying to be in the moment. I’m trying to do my best. I’m trying to compartmentalize all the different things that are happening in my life and where I have to give the energy. But I have to heal.”
The reaction from fans has been overwhelmingly supportive. Social media has been flooded with messages of encouragement, admiration, and love for the singer’s resilience and honesty. Many have praised her for putting her health first, even as she expressed her own frustration and disappointment at having to let her fans down. As That Grape Juice noted, “Fans worldwide are rallying behind her resilience as she prioritizes recovery over the road.”
Jessie J’s transparency about her cancer diagnosis and treatment has also served to raise awareness about breast cancer and the challenges of recovery. By sharing the details of her surgeries, hospitalizations, and emotional journey, she has helped to destigmatize conversations around illness and healing in the public eye. According to the BBC, Jessie J’s openness has made her a source of comfort and inspiration for others facing similar battles.
Despite the upheaval in her touring schedule, Jessie J has not stepped away from her creative pursuits. In fact, she has hinted at new music on the horizon. In a recent Instagram post, she teased fans with a video featuring herself dressed in gold, bathed in golden light, with the date “August 29” flashing on the screen—suggesting a possible music or album release. “I can rest, parent AND release new music,” she wrote in the caption. “I didn’t leave a major label after 18 years to be scared to rewrite the rules to fit around my life / health. I just have to make it realistic on what I can deliver in all roles in my life.”
Jessie J’s determination to balance her personal health, motherhood, and artistic ambitions is palpable. She ended her recent video by thanking her fans for their unwavering support, promising to return to the stage when she is truly ready. “I cannot wait for you to just have this new music,” she said. “I’m trying to be in the moment. I’m trying to do my best.”
Her story is a testament to the unpredictable twists life can throw, even at the height of success. For Jessie J, the road to recovery is ongoing, but her commitment to healing—and to her fans—remains as strong as ever. As she faces the coming months with courage and candor, the world will be watching and waiting for her triumphant return to the spotlight.
