Bachar Claims Exclusion from Pussycat Dolls Comeback

The Pussycat Dolls have launched their comeback with a new single, "Club Song," and announced plans for a 53-date reunion tour scheduled to commence in June 2026. However, original member Carmit Bachar has publicly stated she was not invited to participate in these new endeavors. Bachar shared on Instagram that she was not contacted about the group's decision to move forward with new music and a tour. She expressed disappointment, noting her instrumental role in the band's foundation and connection to their record deal, and would have appreciated direct communication. The Pussycat Dolls, now performing as a trio featuring Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts, acknowledged the group's ever-changing lineup over the years. They stated their commitment to protecting their peace while expressing love and respect for all past members who contributed to the PCD legacy. This situation mirrors a previous instance in 2022 when Bachar and fellow original member Jessica Sutta claimed they were not notified before the cancellation of a previously planned tour. The group initially reunited in 2019 as a quintet for "The X Factor: Celebrity" and released the single "React" in February 2020, but their subsequent tour was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and eventually scrapped.