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Travis Barker confirms blink-182’s tour resumes on Friday after Kourtney Kardashian’s emergency surgery
Both Travis Barker and his wife Kourtney Kardashian have shared an update on the “life-threatening emergency surgery for our baby”, confirming that all “went well” and blink-182 will be back on the road tomorrow (September 8).
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- Emily Carter
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It’s been a worrying time for Travis Barker and his wife Kourtney Kardashian, after the drummer had to fly home from blink-182’s tour last week due to an “urgent family matter”. Now the couple have shared an update on the situation – and Travis has confirmed the band’s tour will carry on as normal from tomorrow (Friday, September 8).
With the couple expecting their first child together – after Kourtney announced the news via a brilliant All The Small Things nod – later this year, unfortunately Kourtney shared that, “As someone who has had three really easy pregnancies in the past, I wasn’t prepared for the fear of rushing into urgent fetal surgery.” Meanwhile, Travis posted, “I flew home for a life-threatening emergency surgery for our baby that I’m so grateful went well.”
Read Kourtney’s full statement: “I will be forever grateful to my incredible doctors for saving our baby’s life. I am eternally grateful to my husband who rushed to my side from tour to be with me in the hospital and take care of me afterwards, my rock. And to my mom, thank you for holding my hand through this.
“As someone who has had three really easy pregnancies in the past, I wasn’t prepared for the fear of rushing into urgent fetal surgery. I don’t think anyone who hasn’t been through a similar situation can begin to understand that feeling of fear. I have a whole new understanding and respect for the mamas who have had to fight for their babies while pregnant.
“Praise be to God. Walking out of the hospital with my baby boy in my tummy and safe was the truest blessing.”
And see Travis’ update: “God is great. I flew home for a life-threatening emergency surgery for our baby that I’m so grateful went well. I want to say thank you for all the support. Tour resumes Friday.”
Wonderful news – here at Kerrang! we wish Travis and Kourtney all the best.
Catch blink-182 at the following UK dates next month:
October
11 London The O2
12 London The O2
14 Birmingham Utilita Arena
15 Manchester AO Arena
16 Manchester AO Arena
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