American Idol's Katharine McPhee in 'horrible family tragedy' and cancels tour

11 August 2023 , 08:37

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American Idol star Katharine McPhee cancels tour dates due to 'family tragedy'

Katharine McPhee has been forced to bow out of a string of tour dates due to an unexpected "family tragedy".

In an emotional post shared on her Instagram account on Friday, the former American Idol star, who has been touring Asia with her husband David Foster for the last week, was devastated as she told fans that she had to fly back to the United States.

"Dearest Jakarta fans, it's with heavy heart I announce I have to miss our final 2 shows of our Asia run," the 39 year old began her post. Katerine continued: "David and I have had a horrible tragedy in our family, and at least one of us needs to get back home to our family. Please know how sorry I am and how much I wish to return one day and perform for you all. Love, Katharine."

It is believed that 73 year old David will still perform the final two shows of the tour in Jakarta, Indonesia, this weekend alongside the likes of Loren Allred, Peabo Bryson, and Raisa.

Katharine McPhee has been forced to bow out of a string of tour dates due to a "family tragedy"

Katherine did not elaborate further on the tragedy, but everyone, including her celebrity friends, rushed to show their support in the comment. Nicole Scherzinger wrote: "Sending my love and prayers for your family," while Linda Thompson added: "Sending you and David love, & hoping that everything is OK."

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Her fans also showed their support, with one person commenting: "So sorry to hear! Take care if your family first" while another added: "So sad to miss your performance tomorrow. But fully understand with what's going on."

Katherine made the emotional announcement in an Instagram post

It is also unclear whether David will fly out as soon as possible as the last show to be with Katherine and their two-year-old son Rennie. David also has daughters Allison, 53, Amy, 50, Sara, 42, Erin, 40, and Jordan, 36, from past relationships.

In a candid interview last year, the multi-award-winning music mogul said that becoming a father again at his was "not something he thought could happen", but he "hasn't regretted a single day of it".

Katherine did not elaborate further on the tragedy (Getty Images)

It is believed that David will still perform the final two shows of the tour in Jakarta, Indonesia

Speaking of becoming a dad again, he said: "I've loved every single day. It's the standard thing of like 'Oh, well, you were so young when you had your children, and you were working day and night, you never saw them'."

He told People: "And there is some truth to that, sadly, for my [older] kids. I was just working a lot. Even though I'm working a lot now, I'll cancel anything just to hang with him. It's just different." The couple met in 2006 when he was a music mentor on American Idol. They remained friends and officially started dating in 2017 before tying the knot two years later.

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Jabeen Waheed