Katy Perry escapes mid-air scare as butterfly prop malfunctions during San Francisco concert
Seated on the complex rig that abruptly jerked and fell, Perry was singing her smash song 'Roar' when the event took place; it nearly knocked her off balance.
Katy Perry holds on and finishes performance despite prop failure
In a video doing rounds on social media, Perry is seen gripping the structure tightly as it tilted mid-air, visibly shaken but determined to continue. She raised a hand to signal she was fine and resumed singing, as she did that, the fans cheered from the audience for her composure.
A fan-captured video shows the moment the prop dipped unexpectedly, prompting gasps from the crowd before Perry steadied herself and powered through the rest of the song.
Fans praise Katy Perry's professionalism, raise safety concerns
Perry's Instagram was flooded with compliments about her coping with the incident which many people called 'true professional work.' Nonetheless, the incident revealed yet another discussion on the safety concerns of aerial stunts in concerts performed live.
Comparisons were drawn to Beyoncé's recent mid-air glitch during her 'Cowboy Carter' tour, with some users urging artists to 'stay on the ground'.
Not the first mishap on the Lifetimes Tour
According to EntertainmentNow, this marks the second prop malfunction on Perry's 'Lifetimes Tour', which launched in April to promote her sixth studio album '143.' In June, a metallic sphere used during her Australia show tilted dangerously mid-air, forcing Perry to cling to the cables until crew members lowered the rig.
Katy Perry responds with humor, tour continues
Later that night, Perry posted a blurry selfie on Instagram Stories with the caption 'Good Night San Fran', acknowledging the incident with a touch of humor. Her next performance is scheduled for July 21 in Seattle, followed by stops across Canada, Europe, and South America, before the tour wraps up on December 7.
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