Justin Bieber disclosed on Friday that he has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which has caused the paralysis of half of his face. The announcement comes after Bieber postponed a number of planned shows due to an undisclosed ailment.
In an Instagram video posted on Friday, Bieber demonstrated to his fans that he can only blink and smile with one side of his face.
Bieber stated, “For people who are disappointed by the cancellation of my upcoming gigs, I am physically unable of performing them.” “Clearly, the situation is quite grave. I wish this weren’t the case, but my body is definitely urging me to slow down. And I hope you all comprehend.”
Although Bieber described his condition as “severe,” he has been performing facial exercises to regain mobility. Bieber stated that his face “will return to normal” but that it will take unspecified time.
“It will be okay. In the meantime, I’ll rest, and I love you all “Bieber remarked.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by a viral infection of the facial nerves around the ear. According to the Mayo Clinic, the illness can result in facial paralysis and hearing loss, although prompt treatment can lessen the likelihood of long-term consequences.
Bieber was set to perform consecutive gigs in Toronto on June 7 and 8 and in Washington D.C. on June 10 as part of his Justice World Tour. Now, all three performances have been postponed.
Fans of Bieber have waited years for the music singer to embark on a tour. The Justice World Tour was originally intended to begin in 2020 as the “Changes World Tour” to commemorate the release of Justin Bieber’s fifth studio album. However, the tour was one of the first major concert series to be postponed in the United States owing to the coronavirus.
The tour was relaunched as The Justin Bieber World Tour in 2021, but was again postponed in 2021 due to safety concerns. When Bieber tested positive for COVID-19 in February 2022, The Justice World Tour dates were once again postponed and renamed.
The next confirmed tour dates for Justice are June 13 and 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Bieber has not stated whether he would be able to perform, but he has stated that he will “use this time to rest, relax, and get back to 100 percent so I can do what I was created to do.”
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