Members of the Pussycat Dolls are speaking out about their decision to return to touring as a trio.

During a live interview on the 3rd Hour of TODAY on March 20, Craig Melvin asked Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts about the decision to tour as a group of three, not six.

Original members Carmit Bachar, Melody Thornton and Jessica Sutta are not part of the tour, which starts in June.

“As you probably know, some former members of the Pussycat Dolls, they’ve made some headlines recently after they found out that you guys were coming back as a trio, not as the original group. How did you arrive at that decision?” TODAY’s Craig Melvin asked.

Scherzinger began to respond, saying, “Well, I mean, listen, we are just, we are like, we are so. As women today….”

Wyatt interjected and shared her perspective.

“I mean, it has been an ever-changing lineup and you know, this is what it looks like now in 2026, and you never know what comes next. I think 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,” she said.

Following up on what her bandmate said, Scherzinger spoke again, saying, “But what I wanted to say was that 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.”

Former Pussycat Dolls member Carmit Bachar, who is not part of the reunion tour, shared her reaction to the tour in an Instagram post. She said she was not aware of the band’s plans ahead of time.

“In light of recent developments, I feel it is important to speak honestly and respectfully. I was not contacted regarding the group’s decision to move forward, and I learned of these plans at the same time as the public. 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…I would have appreciated direct communication,” she wrote.

Bachar called the experience “disappointing on a personal level” but said she remains “proud” of the role she played in “helping shape what The Pussycat Dolls became.”

“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. Transparency and respect are values I hold deeply. At this time, I am choosing to focus on my well-being and to move forward with positivity and purpose. I remain open-hearted about the future and grateful for the continued love and encouragement I receive,” she wrote.

Jessica Sutta also responded on Instagram with a lengthy statement. Sutta said she learned of the reunion “the night before the announcement” and didn’t feel like she had “much time to prepare for the reaction that followed online.”

“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 said.

Sutta said she wished the touring members “a successful tour and nothing but the best moving forward.”

In the caption, she wrote, “I’ve moved on with my life from Hollyweird and I know what’s most important. A loving family, good health, beautiful friendships, speaking your truth, lots of laughter & internal peace. And if we are really being honest, you can’t trip on what’s behind you. Good luck, ladies. All love.”