Pussycat Dolls Singer Defends Political Stance After Tour Exclusion

Former Pussycat Dolls member Jessica Sutta has defended her political views after being left out of the girl group’s much-awaited reunion tour, claiming her support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made her a “liability” to the project. The 43-year-old singer was notably absent from the PCD Forever Tour announcement in March, which featured only three original members — Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts — whilst Sutta, Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton were left out entirely. Speaking on “The Maverick Approach” podcast on 22 March, Sutta disclosed she had been blindsided by the reunion and alleged that her alignment with Kennedy’s 2024 presidential campaign, coupled with her public health advocacy following her own health challenges, had effectively sidelined her from the comeback.

The Get-together That Excluded Participants Behind

The Pussycat Dolls’ announcement of their PCD Forever Tour in March came as a shock to a number of original members who were noticeably excluded from the lineup. Sutta revealed that neither she, Bachar nor Thornton received advance notice of the reunion, finding out instead via rumours and press coverage. She claimed she attempted several times to contact founder Robin Antin before the news broke publicly, only succeeding in reach the choreographer on the night the tour was announced. “None of us were called. None of us were told about anything,” Sutta explained. “In fact, we were caught off guard.”/p

The removal from consideration was especially painful for Sutta given her emotional connection to the group’s legacy. When Scherzinger called the following day following the official announcement, Sutta was too upset to answer the phone. Despite expressing genuine admiration for Scherzinger’s latest Tony Award win for her role in “Sunset Boulevard,” Sutta felt the manner of her exclusion revealed something troubling about the group’s priorities. “The way they did this simply showed me exactly why I’m not in the group,” she said, suggesting that the manner of the reunion reflected deeper issues in the band’s dynamics and decision-making process.

• Sutta, Bachar and Thornton excluded from PCD Forever Tour
• Three members chosen: Scherzinger, Wyatt and Roberts only
• No advance notification given to excluded original members
• Sutta characterised reunion as a “cash grab” project

Political Beliefs and Career Implications

Sutta has grown more outspoken about her backing of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., particularly during his 2024 presidential campaign. She attended campaign events, posted regularly on social media and spoke at rallies, openly positioning herself with Kennedy’s platform. However, she believes this political stance could have played a role in her exclusion from the reunion tour. In her podcast appearance, Sutta suggested that her association with Kennedy—and by extension, the broader political movement he represents—made her a liability for the group. “I align with Bobby Kennedy, which is aligning with MAGA,” she stated, though she clarified her support was based on specific policy positions rather than wholesale support of any political party.

The singer described the reunion as essentially a commercial venture, indicating that commercial considerations superseded any commitment to inclusivity or recognising all founding members. “It’s a cash grab. I mean, come on. Let’s keep it real, right?” Sutta said bluntly. She voiced concern that her political views appeared to have been considered incompatible with the group’s brand image or financial interests. Despite her reservations about elements of modern politics, Sutta maintained that her main reason for backing Kennedy arose from advocacy for those impacted by vaccine-related health issues—a cause deeply personal to her own health journey.

Health Campaigning as Political Driver

Sutta’s political engagement is deeply connected to her own medical difficulties. In recent times, she has been candid regarding managing significant long-term health concerns that she connects to a COVID-19 vaccine taken in 2021. She has also made clear that she is dealing with a neurological condition, struggles that have significantly affected her worldview and advocacy priorities. These medical experiences motivated her to participate in organisations centred on vaccine safety and personal health freedom, finally directing her to Kennedy’s campaign, which emphasised these issues.

For Sutta, championing Kennedy offered a tangible chance to elevate the voices of those in the vaccine-injured community who she believed had been disregarded by conventional media narratives. “We didn’t have a pathway for the vaccine-injured community to obtain assistance without him,” she declared, stressing that her political stance was rooted in individual need rather than partisan ideology. This health activism has become central to her public identity, yet it appears to have established a professional divide between herself and ex-bandmates who may have wanted to avoid connection with such controversial health debates.

Holding Steadfast Positions on Divisive Matters

Despite the career consequences from her public position, Sutta has shown no signs of backing down from her beliefs. She remains steadfast in her support for Kennedy and the causes he championed during his 2024 presidential campaign, showing up at events, posting frequently on social media and commenting openly about vaccine safety concerns. Rather than moving away from these positions to salvage her career prospects, Sutta has continued to advocate vocally for what she stands for, even as it seems to have resulted in losing a highly profitable reunion chance to work with one of her former group’s most important ventures.

Sutta’s unwillingness to moderate her views demonstrates a fundamental divide in today’s entertainment landscape, where performers’ individual convictions more frequently overlap with market appeal. She has recognised the likely industry backlash of her public campaigning, yet demonstrates resolve to prioritise her principles over commercial approval. Her frank admission that association with Kennedy’s views may be interpreted as backing “MAGA” politics demonstrates her awareness of how her approach is perceived, whilst at the same time declining to make apologies regarding or significantly change her open promotion on matters concerning health that she considers personally vital.

• Sutta participated in multiple Kennedy campaign events during the 2024 presidential race
• She continues to maintain a prominent social media presence promoting vaccine safety awareness
• The singer keeps speaking publicly about her personal health struggles publicly
• Sutta recognises her views could be seen as politically divisive
• She prioritises health advocacy over potential professional reconciliation opportunities

A Working Life Beyond the Group

Whilst the reunion tour exclusion constitutes a notable career disappointment, Sutta has maintained an active career outside of the Pussycat Dolls across the previous two decades. The singer has developed independent ventures, broadcast engagements and sustained live work that have enabled her to maintain her position in the entertainment sector. Her work as a entertainer and public presence has extended well beyond the vocal group that first established her reputation, illustrating her skill in creating a unique career trajectory separate from the group responsible for her fame.

Looking ahead, Sutta appears positioned to continue her campaigning efforts and creative pursuits independent of the reunion tour’s outcome. Her openness in speak frankly about her convictions, whilst admittedly costly in terms of group reconciliation, has also positioned her as an prominent figure on health and social matters within entertainment circles. Whether through songwriting, activism or public speaking, Sutta seems resolved to maintain her self-determination and explore possibilities in keeping with her convictions rather than abandon her standards for the sake of career reconciliation.