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Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Moulin Rouge show
TL;DR
Megan Thee Stallion has exited her role in Moulin Rouge! The Musical almost three weeks early, with her last performance set for May 1 instead of May 17. Her departure follows a recent hospitalization and a breakup with NBA player Klay Thompson.
Key points
- Megan Thee Stallion quits Moulin Rouge! The Musical early
- Last performance is now May 1 instead of May 17
- Speculation links departure to breakup with Klay Thompson
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Megan Thee Stallion has quit her role in Moulin Rouge! The Musical almost three weeks early.
The rapper was due to play Zidler in the Broadway stage show until May 17, but announced on Instagram her last show at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre would now be May 1.
Grammy award winner Megan, 31, was rushed to hospital at the end of March during a performance, and last week revealed she had split from basketball player Klay Thompson.
Announcing her departure, Megan said: "It's been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family."
The star did not give a reason for her early exit, but US media have linked it to her public break-up with NBA star Thompson.
She appeared to accuse him of cheating in an Instagram stories post which is no longer visible on the site.
Thompson, 36, has not yet responded publicly, but BBC Newsbeat has approached him for comment.
Fans have also speculated that Megan's earlier hospital visit during the show's run may have been a factor.
After abandoning her performance in March, she wrote: "I thought I was gonna faint on stage, I really tried to push through my performance but I just couldn't".
She said she had been pushing past her limits "running on empty, and my body finally said enough. It honestly scared me."
Megan's performance as the first woman to play the character of nightclub boss Zidler has received strong reviews and boosted interest in the show.
According to Rolling Stone Magazine, crowds have gathered outside the theatre hoping to catch a glimpse of the star, and fans have travelled from across the US to see her in the show.
Megan, real name Megan Pete, gained a following from 2016-17 with her debut EP Make It Hot.
She later made it into the Billboard Hot 100 with Hot Girl Summer in 2019, before breaking into the mainstream with 2020 number one Savage.
The track won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Song in 2021.
Megan was also involved in a high-profile 2022 court case with ex-partner Tory Lanez.
He was eventually sentenced to 10 years after being found guilty of shooting her in the foot.
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Q&A
Why did Megan Thee Stallion leave Moulin Rouge early?
Megan Thee Stallion did not provide a specific reason for her early exit, but it has been speculated that her recent breakup with Klay Thompson may be a factor.
When is Megan Thee Stallion's last performance in Moulin Rouge?
Megan Thee Stallion's last performance in Moulin Rouge! The Musical is scheduled for May 1, instead of the originally planned May 17.
What happened to Megan Thee Stallion before she left the show?
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital at the end of March during a performance, which may have influenced her decision to leave the show early.
