Justin Timberlake fans fear for ‘tired' star after series of ‘lazy' performances on world tour
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JUSTIN Timberlake fans have been left fearing for the 'tired' star after a series of "lazy" performances.
Singer Justin, 44, who is due to wrap up The Forget Tomorrow World Tour on 30 July, has come under fire in recent months for what some attendees have labelled 'embarrassing' and lacklustre shows.
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Justin Timberlake fans have been left fearing for the 'tired' star after a series of "lazy" performances on his world tour
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Several fans have even demanded their money back.
Justin has been accused of 'hardly singing' and relying too heavily on the crowd, with many branding his performances 'lazy'.
After one particular show in Tbilisi, Georgia, on July 23, a wave of support also emerged on social media, with fans urging the pop icon to rest.
'I can't believe it's almost over! Going to miss you so much, but I know you are TIRED!!! So rest up good and we can do it all over again!' one person wrote.
Another added: 'I saw you in Atlanta in November and you were amazing. Best concert I've been to. I think you just need a break and to recharge. You've been doing this tour for a year.'
But not everyone was so forgiving.
Disgruntled ticket-holders continued to vent frustration online, asking: 'Why he treating performing like a side job?!' and 'How many words did you sing?'
A third asked: 'Did he sing finally?' while a fourth fumed: 'When are the audience getting paid for their performance?'
One more raged: 'Imagine paying $600 to watch the crowd at a Justin Timberlake concert sing his songs.'
One viral post, which racked up hundreds of thousands of likes read: 'Justin Timberlake really thought he could do the bare minimum & get away with it?
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"Nah. People didn't drop $500 to watch a lifeless karaoke act. No energy, no vocals, just vibes gone wrong.
"The crowd walking out says it all. It's mediocre performance. It's time to stop!'
It's not the first time in the tour that Justin's left his fans upset.
Back in February, he caused a furore after canceling one of his gigs just moments before being due to perform.
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He is due to wrap up The Forget Tomorrow World Tour on 30 July
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He has come under fire in recent months for 'embarrassing' and lacklustre shows
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Justin has been accused of 'hardly singing' and relying too heavily on the crowd
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Wrapping up his tour at Columbus, Ohio's Nationwide Arena, Justin failed to show up and canceled at the very last minute - leaving concert goers feeling sad and angry.
"You guys, I'm heartbroken, I have to cancel the show tonight," Justin penned in a statement that shared the reason why he wouldn't be taking to the stage.
The SexyBack hitmaker then said: "I went into soundcheck battling the flu and now it's gotten the best of me.
"It kills me to disappoint you and my team who worked so hard to make this show happen.
"I want to reassure you, you'll be getting refunds for your tickets. I love you all."
And, last October, Justin canceled a show in Newark, New Jersey, just hours before the gig.
Later in the month, the pop star pulled the plug on a further SIX shows when he was struck down with laryngitis and bronchitis.
One person due to attend the N*Sync star's Ohio concert this week has shared a video on X of fans in their droves departing the venue.
"Everyone leaving Nationwide Arena because Justin Timberlake cancelled the LAST tour date after already rescheduling from October. 10 minutes before the opener and after doors opened," the person wrote.
Someone replied to the video with their own first hand experience, saying: "Bought almost 40 bucks in drinks tonight, was sitting in our seats, we thought the announcement was a joke.
"Paid 20 dollars in parking and now 2 vacation days wasted on this."
'UNACCEPTABLE'
Elsewhere online, another person addressed the cancelation in a seething message: "Canceling [because] of being sick is 100% understandable.. Canceling 10 minutes before the doors were to open is unacceptable."
A second person echoed: "The show was canceled at 7:30 and the show was supposed to start at 8:00, I'm sorry if you have the flu you would've know before 1/2hour before the show starts.
"There were little kids standing in line that was devastated that you canceled.
"Shame on you."
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake's Relationship Timeline
Jessica and Justin have had a rocky relationship, but have been married for over 10 years, which is a long time in Hollywood. Find out more about their relationship and how many children they have.
Justin and Jessica first started dating in 2007 after they met on a ski trip.
They only last a few years and broke up in 2011.
However, Justin and Jessica reunited in November of that year.
And one month later, they were engaged.
Justin proposed on a trip to Montana.
Less than one year later, the couple tied the knot on October 19, 2012, in southern Italy.
In 2014, Jessica became pregnant with their first child.
They had Silas Randall Timberlake on April 11, 2015.
In 2019, their relationship took a bit of a hit when Justin was seen holding hands with his Palmer co-star, Alisha Wainwright.
However, Justin and Jessica made it through and welcomed their second child in January 2021, a boy named Phineas.
In October 2021, they sold their Hollywood home and moved permanently to their Montana house.
Justin and Jessica had a vow renewal in November 2022.
They had a very intimate ceremony in Italy with a couple of friends to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.
In November 2023, a source told People that the couple was in a great place since moving to Montana.
Jessica and their sons supported Justin on the opening night of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in April 2024.
While on The View in May 2024, the actress opened up about how their marriage is a "work in progress" and they "try to find the balance" when Justin is on the road
But Justin's Instagram fans were much more forgiving, with many quick to share sweet messages wishing him well.
'THE FLU AIN'T NO JOKE'
"The last show too…. What a bummer!!!! We love you dude!!! Feel better! That flu ain't no joke," penned one.
Another added: "Bless your heart!!! We know you wouldn't do this unless you're very ill. Praying for swift healing, rest up. We love you!"
While a third wrote: "The flu is no joke! I know this isn't how you'd want to end this magnificent tour, and would only make this decision at that time, because you had no choice.
"Rest up, be well, and thank you so much for the magic you provided for us on this tour."
Following Justin's announcement, the organizer Ticketmaster provided fans and ticket holders with an update.
TICKET REFUNDED
"Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your event," they said.
"You don't need to do a thing.
"We'll issue a refund to the original method of payment used at time of purchase, as soon as funds are received from the Event Organizer. It should appear on your account within 14-21 days.
"Please Note: If the tickets were transferred to you, the refund will go to the fan who originally purchased the tickets from Ticketmaster."
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