The announcement of Simaria’s decision came in an official communication through her production company. “RSS Produções Artísticas e Entertainment, the office in charge of managing Simone and Simaria’s careers, announces that Simaria Mendes is unable to meet the schedule (shows) due to medical reasons. In a message to the contractors and fans, Simaria says: ” My dears, singing is all I love most, but right now I have to be off the stage to take care of my health. I’m sure we’ll see each other again soon, be my sister Simone’s second voice in my absence, see you again soon!’ All of Simone&Simaria’s commitments are fulfilled by artist Simone Mendes.”