Paula Abdul cancels tour to undergo medical procedure for injury

American singer Paula Abdul has cancelled a series of shows because she needs to undergo a medical procedure after being injured (Matt Crossick/PA)

American singer Paula Abdul has cancelled a series of shows because she needs to undergo a medical procedure after being injured.

The 62-year-old talent show judge, who has appeared on the US editions of The X Factor and Masked Singer as well as American Idol, said she would not be able to perform gigs on her Straight Up! To Canada Tour.