'We almost lost her': Terrified Katy Perry nearly falls off flying prop above the crowd in San Francisco
suffered a scare when she nearly fell off a flying prop at her concert Friday night with fans expressing concern for the singer. The 40-year-old pop icon, who is currently on her 'The Lifetimes Tour', is performing across the globe until October 2025. However, it was her show in San Francisco that made headlines after a stage prop malfunctioned in front of thousands.
Katy Perry nearly falls off flying prop
Katy Perry was performing her hit 'Roar' as she flew above the crowd in San Francisco on a giant butterfly machine. But things took an ugly turn when the technical prop suddenly malfunctioned. She told her audience at that moment, 'Sing it now. Sing it!' and held out her mic before the butterfly suddenly dropped, making her slightly lose her balance.
Explore courses from Top Institutes in
Select a Course Category
Technology
Project Management
healthcare
Data Science
Design Thinking
Data Science
Others
others
Product Management
Management
MCA
MBA
PGDM
CXO
Degree
Leadership
Public Policy
Healthcare
Finance
Artificial Intelligence
Operations Management
Data Analytics
Cybersecurity
Digital Marketing
Skills you'll gain:
Duration:
12 Weeks
MIT xPRO
CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India
Starts on
undefined
Get Details
— Rmadjidi (@Rmadjidi)
The spectacle took a shocking turn when the prop suddenly dropped, causing a visible jolt as it descended rapidly. But the singer quickly regained her composure despite the scare. She continued singing her 2013 hit Roar without missing a beat.
ALSO READ:
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's divorce bill revealed following Coldplay kiss cam controversy with HR chief
'You're going to hear me roar,' she sang, while still holding on tightly to the butterfly prop. Following the concert, Perry took to her Instagram Stories to troll herself over the incident. She jokingly posted a picture of herself with her mouth wide open during the snafu and wrote over it, 'Goodnight San Fran.'
Live Events
A source told ET Online that the singer only suffered a minor bump but all is 'good,' adding, 'She paused slightly but then kept singing, almost never missing a beat.'
Katy Perry fans praise her
Katy soon received an outpouring of positive support from her fans. Many of them later shared videos of the moment on social media, with one commenting, 'I thought it was part of the show cause she kept singing and going!'
Another viewer remarked, 'That butterfly almost turned into a nightmare.'
A concerned fan questioned the need for such theatrics, writing, 'Why do they keep doing dangerous stunts like this?'
However, others praised Perry for nailing her performance. One fan quipped, 'She said the singing shouldn't stop, which the audience paid for!!! handled it so well.' 'We almost lost Katy tonight,' one fan commented. 'The way she stopped having fun immediately,' another wrote.
ALSO READ:
Barron Trump 'humiliated' at NYU? Professor, peers make shocking statement about US President's son
The on-stage scare comes shortly after the star confirmed long-standing rumors about her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom began dating in 2016 and briefly separated in 2017 before rekindling their romance, got engaged in early 2019. They are parents to their four-year-old daughter Daisy.
In a joint statement shared with U.S. media outlets, representatives for both Perry and Bloom stated that the two have 'been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting.'
The message went on to say, 'They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is – and always will be – raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.'
Economic Times WhatsApp channel
)
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
an hour ago
- News18
'Shame On Those Who Trigger': Ashwin Reacts To Fake Quote On India-Pakistan Match
Ravichandran Ashwin addresses fake quote controversy about India-Pakistan matches, urging fans to verify information and avoid spreading misinformation. Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has hit out at a fake social media post attributing a controversial quote to him about India-Pakistan matches. The 38-year-old, who is known for his candid cricketing views through his YouTube channel and show Ash Ki Baat, was falsely linked to comments regarding two high-profile fixtures between the arch-rivals. The viral post claimed Ashwin criticised the recently cancelled India vs Pakistan match in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) while alleging that the upcoming Asia Cup game was allowed due to financial motives. The quote falsely attributed to Ashwin read, 'The amount of money decided the level of patriotism." Ashwin wasted no time in issuing a strong rebuttal. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, 'Don't associate me with this fake news. Shame on those who trigger all this." The India vs Pakistan fixture in the WCL, which was scheduled for July 20, was cancelled after drawing criticism and disappointment from fans. The organisers later issued a public apology, acknowledging the hurt caused by the match. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan had decided to withdraw from the game after the criticism picked up steam, with Suresh Raina also publicly expressing his views on the matter. Despite the WCL controversy, the Asia Cup remains unaffected, with India and Pakistan drawn in the same group for the tournament, which will be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28. The marquee clash has generated huge anticipation but also equal criticism of people calling out the 'hypocrisy' of players and administrators who had called for cutting all cricketing relations with Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Ashwin's quick response highlights the growing challenge of misinformation in sports, especially involving high-profile athletes and politically sensitive fixtures like India vs Pakistan. With millions of fans closely following these contests, fake quotes often spread rapidly, leading to unnecessary controversies. The veteran spinner, who has represented India in 98 Tests and 116 ODIs, emphasised that he had made no comments about the fixtures and urged fans to verify information before believing or sharing such posts. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Mallika Sherawat to participate in Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19? Actor breaks silence
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss is one of the most loved reality shows in India. The show is back with its 19th season, and there has already been speculation about the celebrities approached to participate. Now, Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat has broken her silence on whether she will be a part of the show. Mallika Sherawat quashes rumours about participating in Bigg Boss 19. Mallika Sherawat on participating in Bigg Boss On Monday, Mallika took to Instagram Stories and shared a note quashing rumours about her participation in Salman Khan's reality game show, Bigg Boss 19. The actor wrote, 'Putting an end to all the rumours, I am NOT doing Bigg Boss and NEVER WILL. THANK YOU.' Mallika had earlier graced the show as a guest during Bigg Boss 18 to promote her film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. Mallika Sherawat says she will never be a part of Bigg Boss. Over the years, several Bollywood stars, including Ravi Kishan, Sunny Leone, Shilpa Shirodkar, Tanishaa Mukerji, Shamita Shetty, Rahul Roy and Pooja Bhatt, among others, have participated in Salman Khan's show. About Bigg Boss 19 Recently, the makers of Bigg Boss announced the 19th season of the show with a promo video. The video unveiled the new logo, which features a multicoloured eye, hinting at the 'many shades of drama, conflict, and entertainment it promises to bring.' The Instagram pages of JioCinema and JioCinema Reality made a joint post on Instagram with the caption, 'Countdown hogaya hai shuru, hoga chaos unlock soon! (The countdown has begun, chaos to be unlocked soon) Stay tuned! @danubeproperties @vaselineindia #BiggBoss19 #BiggBossOnJioCinema #BB19OnJioCinema.' According to a report by Screen, the season is expected to kick off with 15 contestants, with 3–5 wild card entries joining later. Some of the celebrities expected to participate include Ram Kapoor & Gautami Kapoor, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Alisha Panwar, Munmun Dutta, Anita Hassanandani, Lataa Saberwal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Khushi Dubey, Gaurav Taneja (Flying Beast), and Apoorva Mukhija, among others. However, the official announcement regarding the host — whether Salman Khan will return — along with the list of contestants and the show's theme, is still awaited.
Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo enlists in military; MJ, JinJin, Yoon San Ha, Rocky and Choi Yoojung see him off
K-pop group Astro member Cha Eun Woo joined the South Korean military service on Monday as a part of the mandatory service towards the nation. Several photos of the singer-actor from the D-day have arrived on social media. He also shared a heartfelt message for the fans in his absence. Cha Eun Woo arrived at the Army Training Centre in Nonsan, Chungnam, around 1:47 p.m. KST. With him were his fellow ASTRO members-- MJ, JinJin, Yoon San Ha, Rocky and Choi Yoojung, who accompanied him. Pictures of the members were shared online on Cha Eun Woo's official social media accounts. In the caption, the My ID Is Gangnam Beauty actor passed on a message to his fans. His post read: 'We would like to share Eun Woo's message to all AROHA who have shown so much love for the first chapter of his youth: he promises to stay healthy and return safely. Let's wait together until the day we meet him again.' Yoon San Ha took to his personal Instagram account to share a series of pictures, revealing how the group showed their support for singer-actor Cha Eun Woo. From giving fans a glimpse of Eun Woo at the training centre to wearing a special T-shirt featuring Eun Woo's childhood photo, San Ha went all out to keep his bandmate motivated on his enlistment day. Sharing the photos, he wrote, 'Clothes to wear when sending you off to the military. Come back safely, hyung.' On the other hand, Choi Yoojung, who is also under ASTRO's management Fantagio, posted for Cha Eun Woo on her Instagram Stories. She added, 'Return safely.' Fellow Fantagio artist Choi Yoojung also posted on her Instagram Stories, writing, 'Return safely.' Meanwhile, more inside pictures from the training centre, featuring Eun Woo, have arrived on social media. In one of them, he was seen looking sincere as ever in a buzzcut, wearing a white T-shirt and pants. He was snapped saluting his fans who reached the location to give him a farewell. He also flashed the thumbs-up sign and waved at the crowd. According to the Korea Times, Eun Woo's agency Fantagio shared that he will serve in the military as a part of the brass band. He will undergo five weeks of basic training at a boot camp before joining the band. He is expected to complete his service and return on January 27, 2027.
