Pussycat Dolls says lineup change is to 'protect our peace'

The Pussycat Dolls may be getting the band back together, but there are some absences in the dollhouse.

The Grammy-nominated girl group, which is reuniting members Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts for an upcoming world tour, addressed the band's reduced lineup during an appearance on the "Today" show Friday, March 20.

The Pussycat Dolls, a group inspired by choreographer Robin Antin's neo-burlesque troupe of the same name, were originally comprised of six singers, including Scherzinger, Roberts, Wyatt, Carmit Bachar, Jessica Sutta and Melody Thornton.

Following news of the band's PCD Forever Tour, which kicks off in June, Bachar and Sutta have spoken out about the reunion, with both singers alleging they were not contacted about their involvement in the revival.

"It has been an ever-changing lineup and this is what it looks like now in 2026, and you never know what comes next," Wyatt, 44, said on "Today."

"Ultimately, we've got to protect our peace and when something like The Pussycat Dolls has so much history, we have ruptured in the past, and right now we are repairing, and we're sort of on the same page with that."

Scherzinger added: "We have so much love and respect for all of the women that have been part of the PCD legacy. And once a doll, always a doll."

The dance-pop outfit, best known for hits like "Buttons," "When I Grow Up" and "Don't Cha," went on hiatus in 2009 following internal tensions and disbanded in 2010. The group briefly reformed, sans Thornton, in 2019 for a planned tour, but the shows were later scrapped due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a legal dispute between Scherzinger and Antin.

Former Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta says she didn't get 'heads-up' about reunion

In a lengthy Instagram post on March 15, Sutta detailed her emotional reaction to The Pussycat Dolls' reunion.

While Sutta, 43, said she had no plans to return to the group, citing "ongoing health issues" that prevent her from dancing, the PCD alum revealed she had attempted to reach out to the group after learning of rumors of a reunion.

"I didn't receive a response until the night before the announcement, which meant I didn't have much time to prepare for the reaction that followed online," Sutta wrote, noting that she's been "verbally attacked" since the tour's announcement.

"I simply would have appreciated a heads-up earlier so I could process everything privately and handle the situation with a bit more grace and dignity," she added.

USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Sutta, Bachar and Thornton for comment.

Despite the fallout, Sutta said she wished her former bandmates a "successful tour and nothing but the best moving forward," writing, "I'm grateful for the experiences and memories I had with PCD, and I'll always hold that chapter of my life close to my heart."

Pussycat Dolls alum Carmit Bachar calls reunion snub 'disappointing'

Bachar, who departed The Pussycat Dolls in 2008, opened up about the group's reunion in an Instagram post Tuesday, March 17.

"As an original member of The Pussycat Dolls, that chapter of my life will always hold profound meaning," Bachar, 51, wrote. "In light of recent developments, I feel it is important to speak honestly and respectfully."

Bachar said she was "not contacted regarding the group's decision to move forward," noting that she learned of the reunion when the announcement was made.

"Given my history with the brand, having been part of its foundation long before its commercial debut and instrumental in the connections that led to the record deal," Bachar continued, "I would have appreciated direct communication."

While the PCD alum said the alleged miscommunication was "disappointing on a personal level," she is still "proud of the role I played in helping shape what The Pussycat Dolls became."

"I believe the legacy of any group is built not only by those seen on stage, but also by the collective contributions and shared vision that brought it to life," Bachar concluded. "My intention in sharing this is not to create division, but to honor the truth and the fans who have supported us throughout the years."

This story has been updated to correct a typo.

Contributing: Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY