The Pussycat Dolls have reunited for a comeback tour after years of setbacks, though the reunion is significantly reduced. Originally announced in 2019 with most of the original lineup, the group's return was delayed by the pandemic and legal disputes, and now features only three members: Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt. Poor ticket sales cancelled the US leg, and former member Jessica Sutta alleged she was excluded because she was viewed as "a liability" by the group. The reunion raises questions about whether the group, originally created as a fierce dance troupe, can thrive as a three-piece outfit, particularly without the full-strength choreography that defined their initial appeal during their 2005-09 run of six UK Top 3 hits.

The nearly two-hour Birmingham show delivered a whirlwind of synchronised dancing, hair-flipping and choreography with a mix of original hits and Scherzinger's solo material, including Broadway numbers from her recent Tony award-winning run. However, the performance was uneven, with Scherzinger's considerable star power dominating the stage – her vocals and extended solo section overshadowed Roberts and Wyatt, who struggled to make an impact despite their own solos and dancing skills. Whilst the final act, particularly during songs like Buttons and React, saw the group dynamic improve somewhat, the inequality between Scherzinger's leading presence and the other members remained the show's defining characteristic. Whether this imbalance proves sustainable for the remainder of the UK tour remains unclear, though the spectacle itself proved entertaining enough for the evening.