Jennifer Lopez admitted that canceling her summer tour earlier this year was “the best thing she’s ever done” amid her split from her husband of two years, Ben Affleck.
The singer, 55, canceled her This Is Me… live concerts in May, telling her fans at the time that she was “heartbroken and devastated” for “letting them down”, before confirming the couple’s split three months later.
A statement at the time said Jennifer was stepping away from the spotlight “to be with her children” and speaking on Friday’s Graham Norton Show, she said: “I took the summer off to be at home with the children, which is the best I have.” never done’.
Jennifer, who shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony, continued: “It wasn’t like me to do that, so I always want to apologize to the fans.”
The hitmaker then recalled how she met a fan the day before her appearance on the talk show, who revealed that he had bought a seat for one of her now-canceled concerts.
Jennifer Lopez, 55, admitted that canceling her summer tour earlier this year was “the best thing she ever did” amid her split from her husband of two years, Ben Affleck.
The singer canceled her This Is Me… live concerts in May, telling her fans at the time that she was “heartbroken and devastated” for “letting them down” (photo of Ben and Jennifer in January).
A statement at the time said Jennifer was stepping away from the spotlight “to be with her children” and speaking on Friday’s Graham Norton Show, she said: “I took the summer off to be at home with the children, which is the best I have.” ever done’
‘(He) came up to me and said, “I had tickets to come see you.” When I apologized, he said, “Don’t say sorry, we love you.” I started crying immediately.’
Jennifer then became excited when it was revealed that the fan was actually in the studio audience and she gasped: ‘Was that you? I don’t believe it.’
Before thanking him once again for his kind words with a big hug.
Following the news of Jennifer’s tour cancellation, López, who set April 26, 2024 as their separation date, sent this special message to her fans through her. On JLo’s site.
“I am completely heartbroken and devastated that I let you down,” the Hustlers star began.
‘Please know that I would not do this if I did not feel it was absolutely necessary.
‘I promise I’ll make it up to you and we’ll all be together again. I love you all very much. Until next time…’ wrote the producer.
A source told DailyMail.com at the time that JLO was sad to leave the tour, which was selling well, but she needed to be home.
Jennifer, who shares 16-year-old twins Max and Emme (pictured in 2022) with ex-husband Marc Anthony, continued: “It wasn’t like me to do that, so I always want to apologize to the fans.”
He then recalled how he met a fan the day before, who revealed to him that he had bought a seat for one of his now-canceled concerts: ‘he said, ‘Don’t say sorry, we love you.’ I started crying immediately.’
Jennifer then became emotional when it was revealed that the fan was in the studio audience and she gasped: ‘Was that you?’ I don’t think so’ (pictured with Jharrel Jerome)
Before thanking you once again for your kind words with a big hug (LR) Graham Norton, Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome.
“She’s taking some time off to be with family and close friends,” the source said when they noted that she had been rehearsing often for the show and was ready to get engaged, but felt it was time for a break.
“This was a very difficult decision Jennifer made this week and she regrets it to her fans.”
This decision was not made around ticket sales, as the tour was actually doing well in most key cities and there had been a good pick-up, a source told DailyMail.com.
There were rumors that the tour was not selling well when it was billed as This Is Me… Now in support of their recent album that accompanied their film.
But when he switched to a greatest hits tour called This Is Me… Live, tickets started selling very well.
Jennifer appeared on the BBC chat show to promote her new film Unstoppable alongside her co-star Jharrel Jerome.
And Ben received high praise for his ex-wife’s performance in the upcoming film.
Jennifer appeared on the BBC chat show to promote her new film Unstoppable, and Ben received high praise for his ex-wife’s performance in the upcoming film.
The actor and director of El Aire, 52, stated that ‘Jennifer is spectacular’ in the role of Judy Robles in the sports drama
Jennifer filed for divorce in August, on the second anniversary of their nuptials at the Oscar winner’s estate outside Savannah, Georgia, on August 20, 2022 (pictured in 2023).
The 52-year-old Air actor and director said Entertainment tonightOn Sunday that ‘Jennifer is spectacular’ in the role of Judy Robles in the sports drama.
“Unstoppable is a very different movie than this one, but in some ways it’s equally rooted in the passion of really talented artists,” Ben said. “Goldenberg, Jennifer, Don Cheadle, Jharrel and Bobby Cannavale were really passionate about this movie.”
Ben said Unstoppable “is another example” of the type of films he and Damon are “really proud of” and “believed in the right people” to collaborate with.
Jennifer filed for divorce from Ben in August after months of speculation about the relationship between the singer, actress and the A-list actor and director.
She filed the papers on the second anniversary of their nuptials at Affleck’s estate outside Savannah, Georgia, on August 20, 2022.
The duo made headlines in 2021 when they rekindled their romance, nearly 17 years after calling off their original engagement and postponing their September 2003 wedding.
The Graham Norton Show, BBC One, Friday 8 November at 10.40pm. Also available on BBC iPlayer.
(Left to right) Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Kate Winslet, Graham Norton, Jennifer Lopez, Jharrel Jerome and Celeste
