Katy Perry springs into action after little girl collapses on stage
While performing in her Lifetimes Tour in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday night (August 3), the Roar singer brought some young fans up to perform with her.
She hand-picked four audience members, two of which came from the very top corner of the arena, and took some time to make it to the stage.
'Did you ever think in a million years you'd be on stage?' Katy, 40, asked the girls, who introduced themselves as Paige and McKenna, as they gave her a big hug.
They stood with the band ready for a rendition of 2010 hit The One That Got Away, then in a dramatic turn, McKenna collapsed.
Katy immediately dropped to her knees to check on her, calling for help as staff members rushed on stage and the lights were dimmed.
In videos posted on social media, Katy could be seen staying by the youngster's side as medics assessed her.
It's unclear if she was conscious, but thankfully, McKenna didn't appear to have hit her head in the fall and was removed on a stretcher.
The crowd chanted 'McKenna' before the Woman's World singer led the remaining children in a prayer for her health and continued with the show.
'Dear God, we pray for McKenna, that she will come back fully and brighter and better than ever. Amen,' she said.
'It's so much. Sometimes you're so brave and you can get on stage, and it's overwhelming. I understand that feeling.'
While singing Roar later in the show — perched on a flying butterfly — Katy shared that McKenna was 'doing great' and pointed to the spot she had fallen.
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Katy herself had a terrifying moment on stage, or rather above it, when on said butterfly as it came loose one show and dropped slightly. More Trending
She paused singing and regained her composure before continuing with the set as planned (and getting off that thing as fast as possible).
However, it's not been all bad news for the Dark Horse hitmaker as a new romance appeared to blossom after her split from Orlando Bloom.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen at her gig in Montreal, days after the two were filmed dining together at a high-end local restaurant.
Meanwhile, her actor ex decided to brush off the personal drama and headed to an Oasis gig, singing his heart out.
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