Katy Perry had a close call during her Lifetimes Tour performance in Australia, nearly falling from mid-air while performing at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Sunday, June 29.
The 40-year-old pop superstar was being lifted over the audience inside a giant metallic sphere when things took an unexpected turn. Fan footage shared on X shows Katy holding onto cables as she prepares to be lifted. But as the handlers let go, and a drumbeat begins, the sphere suddenly tilts, and Perry appears to lose her footing.
Quick-thinking Perry managed to recover by gripping the cables, preventing a potentially dangerous fall as the sphere swung slightly off-balance. Seconds later, the crew lowered the sphere and carefully turned it, prompting cheers from the crowd as Perry remained safe.
A “Huge Disneyland-on-Wheels” Tour
Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour is supporting her sixth studio album, 143, and promises fans a grand experience, which she described as “a huge Disneyland-on-wheels type tour.”
She had previously shared that the tour would feature costume changes, acts, dancers, and musicians. Perry also mentioned that she would be flying around the room during the show, ensuring that there was “no bad seat in the house.”
Behind the Scenes of the Tour
While the tour has been a success, it’s not without its challenges. The back-to-back show schedule caused Perry to miss attending Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Venice over the weekend, but she made sure to deliver another unforgettable performance the day after the equipment malfunction.
Emotional Moment on Stage
Following the near-miss, Perry had an emotional moment on stage during her June 30 performance in Australia. Standing with her arms raised above her head, she made a heart shape with her hands and expressed gratitude to the audience.
“Thank you for always being there for me, Australia. It means the world,” she said, getting emotional before gathering herself and leading into a performance of her hit song “Firework.”
Personal Life and Tour Pressures
This moment on stage came amid news that Perry and Orlando Bloom—who have been engaged since 2019—have called it quits. The former couple shares a daughter, Daisy Dove, who is 4½ years old. A source close to Perry shared that she is facing the pressure of being a single mom while continuing to tour.
“She never saw herself as a single mom,” the source said. “She’s felt a lot of pressure about her tour and now this. It’s been a lot for her. She’s still doing great, though.”
Despite the challenges both on stage and in her personal life, Katy Perry continues to power through with her Lifetimes Tour, providing fans with unforgettable moments. Whether it’s recovering from a near-fall or getting emotional in front of a cheering crowd, Perry is proving her resilience and dedication to her fans.
