Justin Timberlake’s Forget Tomorrow world tour has been surrounded by controversy ever since his DWAI arrest in the Hamptons, where he reportedly told the arresting officer, “This is going to ruin the tour.” Since then, the tour has faced a wave of problems like wardrobe malfunctions, poor ticket sales, canceled shows, backstage drama, and now harsh fan criticism calling his performances lazy and disappointing.
Things escalated earlier this month when Timberlake was caught on video yelling at his crew mid-performance at England’s Lytham Festival due to technical issues during Cry Me a River. The footage showed him visibly angry before storming off, adding to the growing list of troubling incidents.
In Romania, fans accused Timberlake of lip-syncing and putting on a low-energy show. One viral TikTok with over 460,000 likes blasted the singer for barely performing, hiding behind sunglasses and a hat, and leaving the crowd frustrated. Many even walked out. Similar complaints came from his show in Dublin, where he was seen casually walking around the stage, dropping the mic, and skipping his usual dance moves.
A source close to Timberlake revealed he’s feeling stuck performing the same old hits and wants to create new music. They said he’s lost motivation and knows he’s not delivering at his usual level. Some fans even joked that if he’s going to sing so little, he might as well reunite with NSYNC.
While a full NSYNC reunion hasn’t happened yet, rumors are swirling, especially after the Backstreet Boys announced a major Las Vegas residency. That move has put extra pressure on Timberlake to make a big comeback.
Behind the scenes, his wife Jessica Biel is reportedly urging him to stop touring. A source said Biel has noticed how exhausted and stressed Timberlake has become both physically and emotionally. She thinks the tour has aged him. With the final shows scheduled in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey before wrapping on July 30, she’s worried he’s pushing himself too hard.
Fans are also upset over last-minute cancellations. Timberlake pulled out of multiple shows, including one in Columbus, Ohio, blaming illness. But it’s happened more than once, leaving fans disappointed and out of pocket.
