Katy Perry's butterfly stage stunt almost ended in disaster
Footage captured by fans shows Perry visibly shaken as she freezes mid-lyric, gripping the prop and glancing anxiously at the support cables. Gasps erupted from the crowd as the star remained suspended above the audience, dangling precariously while the mechanism stalled. After a few tense seconds, Perry raised a hand to signal she was okay and continued singing, drawing applause for her composure.
This incident marks the second prop mishap in less than a month for the 40-year-old pop star. In June, during a performance in Australia, a spherical flying cage also malfunctioned mid-air, causing Perry to nearly lose her footing before regaining balance with the help of nearby crew members. Fans online are now expressing concern about the safety of her elaborate stage set-ups, especially given the recurring issues.
After the latest scare, Perry addressed the moment with a blurry selfie on Instagram Stories showing her shocked expression, captioned simply, 'Good Night San Fran.'
The incident has only amplified the online chatter. Clips of the malfunction have gone viral across TikTok and X, with many fans praising her professionalism, while others question whether the stunts are worth the risk.
With more dates ahead in Seattle, Canada, Europe, and South America, all eyes are now on Perry's team to prevent a third on-stage scare.
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