Janet Jackson announces that she is 'delaying' her Unbreakable tour as she is ‘planning a family’

Planning: Janet Jackson, 49, has delayed her tour to start a family
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Jennifer Ruby6 April 2016
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Janet Jackson has announced that she will be ‘delaying’ her Unbreakable tour as she is ‘planning a family’.

The pop superstar, 49, who cancelled all of her planned UK tour dates last month, informed fans that she has been told to ‘rest’ by her doctors.

Putting an end to speculation over her health, Jackson released a video message to fans about her plans to have a baby with husband Wissam Al Mana.

“On August 31st as you probably know, I launched the Unbreakable World Tour. First I just want to thank all the fans for coming out and seeing the show – thank you so much, you guys made it so enjoyable for me each and every night," she said.

“We’re in the second leg of the tour and there has actually been a sudden change. I thought it was important that you be the first to know… my husband and I are planning our family.

“So, I’m going to have to delay the tour. Please, if you could try and understand that it’s important that I do this now.”

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She continued: “I have to rest up – doctor’s orders – but I have not forgotten about you. I will continue the tour as soon as I possibly can.

“I want to thank the dancers, the band, my entire crew – you guys were so professional and so incredibly talented, so supportive and loving each and every night. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to get started again.”

Jackson pulled out of her scheduled UK dates back in March, citing ‘scheduling difficulties’.

She also cancelled a series of dates in North America in January after having to undergo emergency surgery.

At the time she told fans: “Hey you guys… Happy Holidays to each and every one of you. I need you to know, I learned today, from my doctors that I must have surgery soon.”


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