Katseye Postpones Detroit Show as Megan Skiendiel Recovers From Illness
Katseye postponed its Little Caesars Arena show in Detroit hours before stage time, saying Megan Skiendiel needs time to recover from an unspecified illness.
Programme
- Katseye postponed its Detroit show at Little Caesars Arena hours before performance time due to Megan Skiendiel's illness.
- The Wildworld Tour North American leg runs Oct. 13 through Nov. 28.
- Two of six members, Manon Bannerman and Sophia Laforteza, are on mental health hiatus; Laforteza returns in January.
- Katseye previously dropped out of Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival after Skiendiel sprained an ankle.
Katseye postponed its Detroit concert at Little Caesars Arena hours before the group was set to perform, citing member Megan Skiendiel's illness. The announcement arrived on Instagram Stories on the night of the show.
"We're so sorry to share that tonight's show at Little Caesars Arena has been postponed due to illness," the group wrote. "Unfortunately, Megan is unwell and unable to perform tonight, and we want to make sure she has the time she needs to rest and recover."
The statement did not specify the nature of the illness. No rescheduled date has been announced.
What did the group tell fans?
Katseye acknowledged that many ticketholders had traveled from out of state for the Detroit date. The group directly addressed the disruption in its post.
"We know so many of you have traveled, made plans, and been looking forward to tonight. We are incredibly disappointed that we won't get to see you, and we're truly sorry for the inconvenience," the statement read. "Thank you for your patience, understanding, and for always showing us so much love. We love you and can't wait to see you soon."
The takeaway: the group framed the postponement as a health necessity, not a cancellation, and apologized to traveling fans without announcing a new date.
How does this fit the tour's broader picture?
The North American leg of Katseye's Wildworld Tour opened Oct. 13 and runs through Nov. 28 — roughly six weeks of dates. Skiendiel's illness marks the second health-related setback for the group this year. Earlier in 2025, Katseye withdrew from Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival after Skiendiel suffered a sprained ankle.
Two of the group's six members are currently on hiatus for mental health reasons, and neither is participating in the North American dates:
- Manon Bannerman announced her break six months before August. No official return date has been set.
- Sophia Laforteza said in August she would temporarily step away to focus on her mental health. She is scheduled to rejoin the group in January.
That means the Detroit postponement comes with the group already performing as a reduced lineup of four active members out of six.
In short: Skiendiel's recovery timeline remains unspecified, Laforteza returns in January, and fans in Detroit await word on a rescheduled show.
Source: Rolling Stone Music
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