Jessica Sutta, a founding member of the global pop phenomenon Pussycat Dolls (PCD), has broken her silence regarding her exclusion from the group’s recently announced comeback. The 2000s girl group recently confirmed a reunion tour featuring only three members: Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts. Sutta, along with original members Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton, was reportedly left out of the negotiations, leading to a public rift between the former bandmates.
Speaking on The Maverick Approach podcast, Sutta expressed her disappointment, stating that she and other founding members were completely unaware of the reunion plans until the official announcement.
She described the situation as being “blindsided,” noting that no direct communication was established before the news went public.
The singer also voiced personal grievances, alleging that Wyatt and Roberts failed to reach out to her following the passing of her mother, which she cited as a sign of the shifting dynamics within their professional circle.
The controversy follows a tense appearance by the new trio on the Today show, where Scherzinger appeared to struggle when questioned about the missing members. While Sutta confirmed that Scherzinger attempted to call her on the day of the announcement, she admitted she has chosen not to return the call. Despite her personal hurt, Sutta acknowledged Scherzinger’s recent artistic achievements, including her Tony Award win, but maintained that the handled transition revealed the true nature of their current relationship.
Sutta, who relocated to Nashville years ago following health challenges she attributes to a vaccine injury, suggested that her political affiliations may have played a role in her exclusion. An outspoken supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Sutta believes she may have been viewed as a “liability” to the group’s commercial image. She characterised the reunion as a “cash grab” and expressed that her alignment with specific political movements in the United States likely put her at odds with the group’s branding strategy.
In response to the growing speculation, Kimberly Wyatt defended the decision during recent press engagements, stating that the Pussycat Dolls’ line-up has always been “ever-changing.” Wyatt emphasised that the current trio represents the group’s evolution in 2026 and stressed the importance of “protecting their peace” amidst past internal ruptures. While Scherzinger added that there is “love and respect” for all women who contributed to the PCD legacy, the public statements from Sutta and Bachar suggest a significant disconnect remains between the original founders and the touring trio.
