On the one hand, fans want to see Richie with the band and the band wants Richie to be there.

On the other, they have contractual obligations. They've got thousands of fans who have planned to be at shows on certain days which means many of those fans have made travel arrangements which they may not be able to have refunded. The people who work for these events count on such things for their income. If the band doesn't show up, do they get paid for a day they were scheduled to work or not? It's not *just* about Richie or the band.

I'm sure they won't make their decision lightly. I can understand if they go either way and I don't envy them the decision.