Katy Perry Avoids Falling From Flying Butterfly Due to Prop Malfunction

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Katy Perry is already brushing off the dust.

During her Lifetimes tour concert on July 18 at San Francisco’s Chase Center, the performer known for “Firework” had a terrifying moment when she came close to losing her balance while suspended high above the ground on a large, airborne butterfly prop.

On July 19th, a video was posted where Katy, who recently ended her nine-year relationship with Orlando Bloom, unexpectedly paused performing her popular song “Roar”. This pause occurred when a prop overhead, apparently due to a problem with the wiring, appeared to unexpectedly drop a few feet.

Overcome with fear in my eyes, I clung tight to the delicate wings of the butterfly-prop for balance as it swayed wildly from a sudden jolt. However, once it seemed to find its footing again, I lifted my hand to assure everyone I was alright and resumed singing the rest of the song with an air of elegance.

A short while later, the 40-year-old woman humorously posted a close-up image of her frightened expression from her Instagram Stories, accompanied by the message, “Goodnight San Francisco.

Indeed, given her background as a mother of a 4-year-old girl named Daisy Dove with her separated spouse, Katy is well-versed in adapting gracefully to challenges while on stage.

At a recent concert in Australia, the performer known for “California Gurls” was hoisted above the crowd in a large, metallic orb, as captured in a video posted on X. However, it appeared that the prop became unbalanced, causing her to cling tightly to the supporting cables to avoid a fall.

During her time as a judge on American Idol, she encountered some unforeseen technical issues while broadcasting live.

In a chat with TopMob News last April, Katy expressed that every season something gets damaged – be it falling off, breaking, or tearing. Yet, it seems to delight them. So, she suggested, let’s cater to their preferences and continue providing what they seem to enjoy.

“I have nothing to lose,” she added, “besides my top.”

Not only that, but Beyoncé has also encountered a similar challenging incident during her performances. Specifically, during the initial shows of the “Cowboy Carter” series held at Houston’s NRG Stadium last month.

As she belted out “16 Carriages,” the Grammy winner seemed to get momentarily stalled when her car, hovering over the audience, started tilting mid-flight.

In a video posted on TikTok on June 28, she suddenly halted her singing mid-flow, and began repeatedly saying “Stop, stop, stop” into the microphone until she was securely lowered to the middle of the stadium.

“If ever I fall,” she quipped after returning to the stage, “I know y’all would catch me.”

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2025-07-19 18:47