Justin Bieber is resuming his Justice world tour later this month after he postponed numerous dates owing to a rare disorder that paralysed half of his face.
The multi-Grammy winner announced in a post on social media in June that he was suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which causes facial paralysis and affects nerves in the face through a shingles outbreak.
Bieber’s post came after he was forced to cancel his shows in Toronto and Washington, DC. The singer demonstrated in the video that he could barely move one side of his face, calling the ailment “pretty serious”.
“As you can see, this eye is not blinking. I can't smile on this side of my face, this nostril will not move,” Bieber explained.
“So, there's full paralysis on this side of my face. So, for those who are frustrated by my cancellations of the next shows, I'm just physically, obviously, not capable of doing them. This is pretty serious, as you can see.”
The tour, which began on Sunday in Mexico and goes on to include Europe, South America, South-East Asia and Australia before ending in Poland, will resume on July 31, with a show at Italy's Lucca Summer Festival.
In May, it was announced Bieber would also be bringing the tour to Dubai, as he returns to the emirate for a concert at the Coca-Cola Arena on October 8.
“This arena production is nothing short of phenomenal," says Dubai promoter Thomas Ovesen. "We will turn the arena into a very intimate performance venue and this is something that we can now reproduce because of a venue like Coca-Cola Arena.
“I would definitely say this is the most elaborate Justin Bieber production I have ever come across.”
Bieber previewed the tour with a one-off performance at Saudi Arabia's inaugural Formula One race last year.
- AP contributed to this report
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Justin Bieber, in blue trainers and a grey shirt, attends 'The Dome 53' concert at the Velodrom on March 5, 2010, in Berlin. Getty Images -
Justin Bieber, in a black shirt and matching bow tie, attends the Viva Comet Awards at Koenig-Pilsener-Arena on May 21, 2010, in Oberhausen, Germany. Getty Images -
In a grey leather jacket, the singer attends a photo call at Urban Hotel on November 29, 2010, in Madrid. Getty Images -
In a waistcoat and bow tie, the singer attends the premiere of 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' at Cineworld 02 Arena on February 16, 2011, in London. Getty Images -
Wearing an aubergine cardigan, the singer attends the 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' premiere on February 17, 2011, in Paris. Getty Images for Paramount -
In a chequered shirt and black knit at the MTV Europe Music Awards at the Odyssey Arena on November 6, 2011, in Belfast. Getty Images -
Justin Bieber, in a classic tux, and Selena Gomez arrive for the 39th American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on November 20, 2011. EPA -
In MCM at the NRJ Music Awards at Palais des Festivals on January 28, 2012, in Cannes, France. Getty Images -
Justin Bieber, in red tailoring, and Usher attend the premiere of 'Justin Bieber's Believe' in Los Angeles, California, on December 18, 2013. Reuters -
Clad in Dolce & Gabbana for amfAR's 21st Cinema Against Aids Gala at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22, 2014, in Cap d'Antibes, France. Getty Images -
Wearing Balmain at the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015, in New York. AFP -
In a chequered shirt for 102.7 Kiis FM's Wango Tango at StubHub Centre on May 9, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images -
Justin Bieber, in Calvin Klein, attends a Calvin Klein Jeans event at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong on June 11, 2015. Getty Images for Calvin Klein -
In Saint Laurent, for the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, on August 30, 2015. Reuters -
In a knitted beanie and basketball shorts to visit Kiss FM Studios on October 23, 2015, in London. Getty Images -
In all-red leisurewear for the MTV EMAs at the Mediolanum Forum on October 25, 2015, in Milan, Italy. Getty Images for MTV -
Justin Bieber, in a vintage Budweiser Racing Jacket, attends the 17th NRJ Music Awards at Palais des Festivals on November 7, 2015, in Cannes, France. Getty Images -
In a vintage Nirvana T-shirt for the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on November 22, 2015. EPA -
In Saint Laurent for the Saint Laurent fashion show at the Palladium in Los Angeles, on February 10, 2016. EPA -
Justin Bieber, in Saint Laurent, arrives for the 58th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. EPA -
Tori Kelly, left, Justin Bieber, centre, in a Henley tee and beanie, and Sir Lucian Grainge attend a ceremony at the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California, on January 23, 2020. EPA-EFE -
Justin Bieber, in a checked overshirt, attends MTVs Fresh Out Live event on February 7, 2020 in New York City, US. Getty Images for MTV/AFP -
In a white tee and chunky chain for the premiere of 'Justin Bieber: Seasons' in Los Angeles, California, on January 27, 2020. Invision / AP -
In a Liberal Youth Ministry jersey to visit the Wonderbrett store on July 12, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images / AFP -
Justin Bieber, in a furry coat, is seen on August 17, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. GC Images -
In a hoodie and oversized jacket onstage during the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards in Brooklyn on September 12, 2021. Getty Images -
Justin Bieber, in Maison Drew, arrives for the 2021 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021. AFP
