Simu Liu drops out of Disney World event over ‘health scares’



He’s not feeling the ken-ergy. 

Simu Liu, 34, who is a Marvel star and was also one of the Kens in the hit “Barbie” movie, announced on his Instagram Story on Thursday that he had to drop out of a planned appearance in Disney World’s 2023 Candlelight Processional, due to unspecified “health scares.” 

“I’m so absolutely gutted to have to drop out,” he wrote. 

The Candlelight Processional retells the Christmas story with a celebrity narrator, orchestra and choir. 

It was scheduled to be narrated by Liu from Nov. 30 through Dec. 2. 

Singer Bart Millard will narrate this year, replacing Liu. 

Other stars who are set to narrate the Candlelight Processional at Epcot this year include Brendan Fraser, Neil Patrick Harris, Sterling K. Brown, John Stamos and Eva Longoria.

Simu Liu with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in “Barbie.” AP
Simu Liu dancing with the Kens during the Ken musical number in “Barbie.” ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection
Simu Liu ended his note with optimism for 2024. Getty Images for IWC Schaffhausen

“For those who were looking forward to seeing me, know that I was equally looking forward to be a part of your holidays,” Liu wrote.

“The health of myself and my family are of paramount importance to me. And so, after some health scares, I’ve made the difficult decision to stay at home.”

Liu, who is currently dating digital marketing manager Allison Hsu, did not specify what his “health scares” were. But in October, he shared on his Instagram that he tore his Achilles tendon, and on Nov. 16, he attended the 2023 GQ Men of the Year event wearing a  leg brace.

Simu Liu didn’t specify what his “health scare” is, but he’s been wearing a leg brace. WireImage
Simu Liu said he was “gutted” to drop out of the Disney event. Getty Images for Neiman Marcus
Simu Liu with the “Barbie” cast and director, including Alexandra Shipp, America Ferrera, Sharon Rooney, Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie, Ncuti Gatwa, Ana Cruz Kayne, Greta Gerwig, Issa Rae, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie Demetriou, Hari Nef, Dua Lipa, Will Ferrell, Emma Mackey, Rob Brydon. Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock

Liu ended his note with optimism, writing, “Something tells me this isn’t the last you’ve seen of me at Candlelight, though…let’s all keep fingers crossed for 2024!” 

The Post reached out to Liu for comment. 





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