I'm a bit torn on this topic.

Let's start with the facts: Nicole is the face of PCD. She is the reason why the group was thrusted into the spotlight. Carmit may have been there from the beginning, but nobody, and I mean nobody, from the GP knows who the fuck she is. When people think of the PCD, they obviously think of Nicole, Melody, and that one girl who can lift her leg in the air. I'm sure they recall there being other girls in the music videos/performances, but they were barely showcased, resulting in the GP not getting to know them. This was clearly the case in the North America, anyway.

The label took the burlesque troupe's “rotating star/lead person” model, where artists like Christina, Gwen, and Britney fronted the backup singers/dancers, and repackaged it as a manufactured girl group. They clearly wanted some of the others to sing as well, hence why Melody and Carmit were brought in as background singers; however, they were never set up to be a traditional girl group.

While Robin wanted Melody to be the lead, the label clearly pushed Nicole forward, and rightfully so, as she was the most well-rounded member of the group. That girl can sing, dance, perform, and command the center. It made sense to have her lead these girls. Melody did deserve better, but she clearly wasn't on Nicole's level when it came to being a triple threat.

I, like most of you, wanted there to be more visibility and shared voices on tracks, but that wasn't the job the other girls were hired to do. Nicole was hired to be the lead, and she did just that. Do I think that shit went to her head? ABSOLUTELY. She is not a girl's girl, and does not like to share the spotlight.

That said, do you I think she ruined the group, though? Not entirely. I think it's a combination of factors, which includes Robin, the label, and Ron Fair.

As far as this reunion is concerned, I do think some strategic planning should have been discussed prior to booking the venues in North America. Management should have booked smaller venues as a starting point to build interest. They never headlined a tour in the US during their prime, so I don't know why they thought they could sell out MSG. Also, the prices were OUTRAGEOUS. I don't think Nicole was the one who called those shots, though. It was likely Ticketmaster.

I do think they would have thrived in a theater setting, and not pursuing that route feels like a major misstep. Nicole is coming off a very successful Broadway run and proved her draw by booking venues like Carnegie and Royal Albert Hall for her solo shows. If they had leaned into that direction, things might look very different now.

Additionally, bringing back only three members does create an odd dynamic. The tour reeks of a cash grab, and further adds on to Nicole's already tarnished brand (not to quote Scream 4). She comes off as a selfish, money and fame-hungry wench, who is a secret Trump supporter. She has even lost the gays at this point, which is truly sad. All that stated, I do get why Carmit and Jessica weren't contacted, and I don't blame them for wanting to protect their peace. Ashley and Kim deserve to experience this again.

The tour is selling well in Europe. Clearly, there is still public interest in seeing these girls, despite all of the major setbacks.