Kimberly Wyatt reveals she had hip replacement after years of dancing with Pussycat Dolls
The singer says years of dancing led to a hip replacement surgery two years ago
Singer and dancer Kimberly Wyatt has revealed she underwent hip replacement surgery after years of intense dancing, and says she expects she may need another procedure in the future.
The 44-year-old performer, who is currently preparing for the Pussycat Dolls reunion tour, said she is still not fully pain-free despite having the operation two years ago.
Speaking to The Times, she explained that she continues to train heavily to meet the physical demands of the group’s return to the stage.
“The leg lift is coming,” she said, referring to her signature choreography. “I’ve been getting in my ballet moves, my relevés, my pliés… That leg is my legacy.”
Wyatt added that although she remains committed to performing, she anticipates further medical intervention down the line, saying: “The future will probably be another hip replacement at some point.”
The performer rose to fame as a member of the global pop group The Pussycat Dolls, alongside Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Carmit Bachar, Melody Thornton, and Jessica Sutta, dominating the charts in the late 2000s with their high-energy performances and choreography.
Reflecting on her early career, Wyatt said the group often felt like employees rather than owners of their own brand, as the Pussycat Dolls name was controlled by founder Robin Antin. She said there was a strong sense of replaceability within the industry at the time.
She also recalled strict expectations around appearance and discipline, including being encouraged to maintain extreme fitness routines during the group’s early years.
Despite those challenges, Wyatt said she feels the current reunion dynamic is more collaborative and balanced than before, with fewer external pressures and more creative control among the remaining members.
She said she, Scherzinger, and Roberts now share a stronger working relationship and can communicate more openly as they prepare for their comeback performances.
However, Wyatt acknowledged tensions surrounding the reunion, noting that other former members have reportedly expressed disappointment over being excluded from the current plans.
“It’s a very tricky situation,” she said, adding that while she values all of her former bandmates, she is focused on the opportunity to perform again.
Wyatt also confirmed her enthusiasm for returning to the stage, including potential performances at major venues such as London’s O2 Arena, saying she is eager to take on the opportunity while it remains available.
