Royal Caribbean has named a new 'godmother' for its 'Star of the Seas' cruise ship. The announcement comes after Diana Ross unexpectedly pulled out of her appearance.

"We are disappointed that Diana Ross is unable to join us to be godmother of Star of the Seas," Royal Caribbean said, as it seeks replacement.

Royal Caribbean picks new ship godmother after Diana Ross bails originally appeared on TravelHost. Just a few days after music icon Diana Ross backed out of her role as godmother to Royal Caribbean’s new Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, the cruise line announced a fitting replacement for the honor.

Diana Ross just pulled out of her appearance on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship she was named 'godmother' of. A representative for the singer, 81, said it was due to 'unforeseen circumstances.'

Kellie Gerardi, an astronaut and author, has been appointed as the Godmother of Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, replacing Diana Ross.

Diana Ross has canceled her planned appearance aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas showcase cruise, days before she was scheduled to take part in festivities tied to the new Icon Class ship.

Diana Ross was initially announced as the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s new Star of the Seas, slated to set sail on August 20.

The singer had to back out of her 'Godmother' duties for Royal Caribbean's 'Star of the Seas' showcase due to 'unforeseen circumstances.'

Music legend Diana Ross has pulled out of a high-profile performance aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, sparking concerns about her health. The 81-year-old icon was due to headline a three-day showcase cruise launching on August 20 and had even been named the ship’s official godmother.

Diana Ross will no longer be coming out on the Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas showcase cruise. While the beloved singer was scheduled to kick-off the three-day voyage on August 20 — having been ordained as the ship’s “Godmother” in June — the cruise line confirmed she would no longer be appearing.