In June of this year, Bieber postponed a number of dates on his World Justice Tour after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (RHS), just hours before taking the stage at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. At the time, Bieber’s face was partially paralyzed by the disease. According to the US National Organization for Rare Diseases, RHS is a “rare neurological disorder characterized by paralysis of the facial nerve (facial paralysis) and a rash affecting the ear or mouth.” In July, he announced that the tour would continue. But in his statement on Tuesday, Bieber shared that the physical and mental stress of the performance still proved too much. Bieber released this statement in an Instagram story on Tuesday, sharing that he is canceling the remainder of his tour due to ongoing health concerns. (Justin Bieber/Instagram) “After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an attempt to continue the tour,” he wrote. “I did six live shows, but it was taking a real toll on me…After I came off the stage, I was overwhelmed with exhaustion and realized that I have to prioritize my health right now.” Bieber said he planned to rest and recuperate and emphasized that “he’s going to be fine.” The remainder of the Justice World Tour was scheduled to continue through March 2023, with stops in 10 countries. WATCHES | Justin Bieber has RHS. Here’s what that means:
What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, the rare disorder that affects Justin Bieber?
Sunnybrook Health Science Center neurologist Dr. Matthew Burke sheds some light on Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare disorder that pop star Justin Bieber revealed he was dealing with after canceling shows in Toronto.
