He can’t take you dancing.
Due to a foot ailment that requires him to use a cane, Jason Derulo’s plans to play at a Super Bowl LVII event have been derailed at the eleventh hour.
The singer, who will headline the NFL’s TikTok Tailgate party on February 12 alongside The Black Keys, suffered a slight fracture and a ruptured ligament while playing hoops with friends earlier this month, TMZ claimed Tuesday.
Derulo, 33, reportedly landed awkwardly on a rival player’s foot after leaping for a rebound.
According to the source, the “Wiggle” performer opted against surgery so close to Super Bowl Sunday and instead underwent stem cell injections, which are known to speed up healing. According to reports, he engages in regular physical therapy
Uncertain as to whether Derulo will be back to normal on the big day, a source said the chart-topper is convinced he can perform nonetheless.
The “Whatcha Say” singer confirmed last week that he would return for the TikTok Tailgate, which occurs before to the game.
In a video posted to the platform, he announced, “We’re back for year three of #TikTokTailgate.”
“Myself and @theblackkeys will be kicking off our 2023 TikTok Tailgate! See the show on February 12.”
The Black Keys stated that they were “honored and excited” to have been asked by the NFL to perform at the TikTok Tailgate party during Super Bowl festivities.
“As lifelong football fans, we could not imagine a greater way to kick off Super Bowl Sunday. “We’ll see you in Arizona,” the rock duo concluded.
Rihanna, meanwhile, is set to take center stage by performing the Super Bowl halftime show at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., when the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles.
The “Work” singer’s headlining gig will be the first to be sponsored by Apple Music, which is taking over the reins from Pepsi.
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