Justin Bieber has called off the remainder of his North American tour dates so that he can recover from Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
Summerfest's official Twitter shared a message from Bieber's camp announcing the cancellations.
The statement begins: "In light of Justin’s ongoing recovery, the remaining US Justice Tour shows scheduled for June and early July, including at Summerfest at the @amfamamp in Milwaukee, WI on Friday, June 24, 2022 will be postponed."
MORE: Justin Bieber shares update after revealing Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis"Justin continues to receive the best medical care possible, is upbeat about his recovery, and is looking forward to getting back out on the road and performing for his fans overseas later this summer," the statement continues.
(1/4) Statement from Justin Bieber’s tour promoter AEG Presents: “In light of Justin’s ongoing recovery, the remaining US Justice Tour shows scheduled for June and early July, including at Summerfest at the @amfamamp in Milwaukee, WI on Friday, June 24, 2022 will be postponed. pic.twitter.com/vr75GwQmB4
— Summerfest (@Summerfest) June 16, 2022
Bieber alerted fans last week of his health scare and shared a video of how Ramsay Hunt syndrome has affected his ability to move the muscles on his face.
MORE: Justin Bieber shares Ramsay Hunt diagnosis: What to know"This eye is not blinking. I can't smile on this side of my face. This nostril will not move. So there's full paralysis on this side of my face," he revealed.
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Bieber said he understood fans would be "frustrated" to hear he had to call off some tour stops. "I'm just physically not capable of doing them. This is pretty serious," he said.
Wife Hailey Bieber updated fans on her husband's recovery on Wednesday, telling "Good Morning America," "He's getting better every single day... He's going to be totally OK."
“He’s doing really well. He’s getting better every single day.” — #HaileyBieber gives an update on husband @justinbieber after he revealed Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis. https://t.co/VHmQuoUers pic.twitter.com/Ou2IEqsHhf
— Good Morning America (@GMA) June 15, 2022
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a rare neurological complication caused by the chickenpox virus, which can reactivate as shingles later in life as it stays dormant after initial infection, according to The Mayo Clinic.
