Justin Bieber denies claims he cancelled world tour to start his own church

Canadian singer, Justin Bieber shocked the world on Monday when he canceled the remaining 15 dates of his Purpose tour, explaining that he’s fine but needed to take a break after 16 intense months of being on the road. But rumors quickly made the rounds that the pop star cancelled the tour in order to start his own church, a claim he denied.

The 23-year-old was questioned about his supposed religious calling as he headed out for sushi on Tuesday and appeared baffled at the suggestion.

No, you already know the reason, he told TMZ.

Bieber who looked confused by the question, according to The Mail, appeared relaxed after announcing he has called off the remaining 14 dates of his Purpose World Tour.

Bieber was expected to perform in locations including North America, Japan, Singapore, and The Philippines – but cancelled them due to “unforeseen circumstances”, which believed to be stemming from the star’s “exhaustion”.

However following the news, sources claimed that Justin was looking at starting up his own church as part of his plan to get closer to God.

I am led to believe that the real reason he has come off the road is because he wants to reconnect with his faith and he may be even planning to start his own church, said veteran showbiz reporter Richard Wilkins to Today Extra.

We know that he was in the country (Australia) a few weeks ago having meetings and attending the big Hillsong Church convention that they had here, said Wilkins.

[He’s] very close to a lot of the Hillsong people. Whether he’s looking at teaming up with them in something of a more permanent situation or doing some sort of religious activity on his own – starting his own church – we’re not quite sure, but that’s the word from an inside source.