Justin Bieber revealed his health after canceling two concerts in Toronto earlier this week, saying he was diagnosed with Ramsey Hunt Syndrome, a virus that left him in the form of facial paralysis.
The pop superstar was due to perform at the Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto on Tuesday and Wednesday, but decided at the last minute to postpone the show due to what he described at the time as a “disease”.
On Friday, Bieber posted a video on Instagram detailing the extent of his symptoms, in which the right side of his face was visibly paralyzed.
“As you can see, this eye does not blink,” he said on Instagram. “I can’t smile on this side of my face… there is complete paralysis in the center of my face.
“So for those who are disappointed with my cancellation of the next shows, I’m just physically, obviously, not able to do them.
He said his body was telling him to “slow down” and that he hoped fans would understand.
“It’s pretty serious, as you can see. I wish that was not the case, “he said.
Justin Bieber has announced that he has been diagnosed with Ramsey Hunt Syndrome. (Instagram / Justin Bieber)
“It’s time to just rest and relax and come back 100 percent so I can do what I was born to do.”
The artist says he is doing facial exercises to help with paralysis, but is not sure how long it will take to heal.
Former Canadian politician Olivia Chow was diagnosed with the same virus in 2013, leaving her with limited movement on one side of her face.
Bieber’s June 10 concert in Washington has also been canceled. No other Canadian stops are planned on his 2022 world tour, and it is unclear whether any of his other future appearances will be postponed.
Scotiabank Arena has previously said tickets for canceled Toronto performances will be honored when dates are rescheduled.
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