Huge popstar and reality TV favourite pulls out of gig just days before taking to the stage
The singer, 22, had been due to headline at a big Pride festival but has cancelled due to a "scheduling conflict".
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JoJo Siwa had been due to entertain thousands of fans at Back Lot Bash in Chicago next weekend.
The Pride inclusive music festival is taking place across two days and JoJo was supposed to be headlining on Sunday June 29.
But an announcement on Backlot Bash's official Instagram account today read: "Due to a scheduling conflict, JoJo Siwa will no longer be performing at Chicago's Back Lot Bash."
No further information has been given by organisers and JoJo has not commented on the cancellation on her own social media accounts.
In the lead up to this year's Back Lot Bash, the Bulletproof star had appeared as the main headshot on the event's promo flyers.
On ticket website Do312 the festive had been billed as the '21st Annual Back Lot Bash with Jojo Siwa'.
The news comes just days after Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo announced she was also postponing her American tour.
The star had an 11-date run of gigs booked back home in the States in July.
But during the week, JoJo - who has been practically inseparable with Chris Hughes since meeting him on CBB in April - dropped the bombshell.
JoJo Siwa says she'll NEVER break up with Chris Hughes saying their relationship is 'earthquake proof'
In a statement, the former Dance Moms star said: "I've got some news that breaks my heart to share... my US tour has to be postponed.
"I promise I'll be back before you know it to perform for all the beautiful people in the US!...
"Announcements will be coming soon, including some Europe shows!:).
"Thank you so much for your understanding and support. I can't wait to see you all soon!
"To my Dream Guest VIPs, my team will be reaching out to you individually to plan something special.
"Refunds will be issued at point of purchase."
New direction
JoJo is believed to be plotting to spend more time in the UK amid her blossoming romance with former Love Island star Chris.
She has also reportedly been 'dropped by Columbia Records' after they signed JoJo just one year ago.
Other stars on the record label's books include Adele, Beyoncé and Harry Styles.
But the dancer is no longer listed on Columbia's website, where she was previously featured.
The Sun previously contacted JoJo's rep for comment following the claims about her future with the record label.
In a recent interview with Hits Radio, JoJo spoke about her new music and hinted that she was going it alone.
JoJo admitted she choreographed and directed the music video for her current song Bulletproof and was turning over a new leaf with "more genuine" songs.
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