Shawn Mendes cancels remainder of world tour: ‘I was not all ready’

"It has become more clear that I need to take the time I've never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger," Shawn Mendes wrote in a social media post.

Shawn Mendes announced Wednesday that he has cancelled the rest of his “Wonder” world tour concert dates to focus on his mental health.

The Canadian hitmaker postponed three weeks of show dates earlier this month but has now made the decision to cancel the rest of the North America, U.K. and Europe gigs.

Mendes, 23, shared a statement on social media outlining the decision.

“I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away,” he wrote.

“After speaking more with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I’ve never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger.”

Mendes continued: “I know you all have been waiting so long to see these shows, and it breaks my heart to tell you this but I promise I will be back as soon as I’ve taken the right time to heal.”

The Stitches singer also assured fans that, despite the cancellation of his world tour, he will continue to make more music.