Fans who bought tickets to see Bruno Mars with special guest Cardi B at Toronto’s Scotiabank Centre next month will see Ciara in the opening spot instead.
Mars announced Tuesday that the singer will replace Cardi on the only two Canadian shows on the new leg of the 24K Magic World Tour. They perform Sept. 22 and 23.
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Ciara is one of four acts picked to replace the rap superstar, who dropped out of the tour to focus on being a new mom to Kulture, her daughter with Migos rapper Offset.
“I hope you guys understand that this decision has been the hardest to make but I have to do what’s best for myself and my baby,” Cardi said in a statement last month. “Thank you Bruno for being so supportive and understanding.”
Mars responded: “I know the fans will understand. You are absolutely doing the right thing."
Ella Mai, Boyz II Men and Charlie Wilson will fill in on other tour stops.
The 24K Magic World Tour wraps up in November in Mars’ native Hawaii after more than 135 shows.