Olivia Rodrigo Takes a Tumble on Stage, Fans Reassured
October 2024
Olivia Rodrigo caused a stir among fans during her recent concert in Melbourne, Australia, part of her ongoing Guts World Tour, when she accidentally fell through an open trapdoor on stage. The 21-year-old pop sensation was seen sprinting back and forth when she unexpectedly disappeared into the hole.
Displaying her signature poise and humor, Rodrigo quickly emerged from the trapdoor, exclaiming, “Oh my God, that was fun!” She proceeded to reassure her audience, stating, “I’m OK! Sometimes there’s just a hole in the stage. That’s all right.”
Rodrigo fell through an open trapdoor during her recent stop on her Guts World Tour. (Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
Onstage Mishaps Are Not Uncommon
This incident isn’t unique to Rodrigo; many famous musicians have faced similar onstage mishaps. Here’s a look at other notable occurrences:
Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker took a stumble while performing in Charleston, South Carolina. After running into a monitor, he fell forward but turned it into a light-hearted moment by joking, “I’m old as f—.” He later remarked, “I hadn’t fell once. But I busted my a– in my hometown.”
Parker McCollum
Parker McCollum showcased some impressive agility when he tripped while climbing stairs during a show in New Mexico. Captured on video, he managed to recover into a somersault, landing on his feet without missing a beat.
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan almost took a spill when he tripped over a cellphone during his performance at the Coast City Country Fest in Vancouver. After stabilizing himself, he humorously showed the audience what caused his near-fall.
Madonna
Even pop icon Madonna isn’t exempt from mishaps; she fell off a chair during her performance in Seattle. After the initial shock, Madonna laughed it off and quickly continued, albeit a bit disoriented.
Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce acknowledged her own onstage fall with a sense of humor, posting the moment on social media, expressing no concern aside from being a little sore.
Join the Discussion!
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