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Keli Holiday Denied U.S. Re-Entry, Cancels New York Show After Border Detention

The case underscores tighter U.S. entry checks facing foreign performers.

Overview

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the refusal was due to national security concerns and clarified Adam Hyde was not deported.
  • Keli Holiday said he had the correct visa, was detained at the CanadaU.S. border after Toronto, and was then denied entry.
  • The New York date at Baby’s All Right was canceled with refunds issued, and his team said he has returned to Australia to continue scheduled shows.
  • Abbie Chatfield apologized for a resurfaced video about Donald Trump, and she and Holiday’s camp said no authority has linked it to the border decision.
  • Touring artists have reported tougher screenings at U.S. entry points, with proposed ESTA rules seeking five years of social media history for vetting.