Grammy-Nominated Hitmaker, 40, Ambushed on Stage in 'So Scary' Moment During Sydney Concert: 'Insane'originally appeared onParade. Katy Perrymaintained her composure with professional grace after a startling security breach at herSydneyconcert on Monday night, but fans online are expressing outrage and concern over the incident. The alarming moment occurred during her performance of the 2008 hit "Hot N Cold," when a male fan unexpectedly jumped on stage, grabbed the singer, and danced beside her before security personnel intervened. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 While Perry, 40, deftly handled the shocking encounter, fans who witnessed the event live and in viral video clips were left horrified by the security team's response time. The stage-rusher was able to physically touch the pop star and dance for several seconds before guards reached him, a delay that many are calling unacceptable and dangerous. The incident has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with fans demanding accountability and a re-evaluation of the tour's safety protocols. In a videoposted to X, Perry is seen singing before reacting in shock as the man appears beside her and puts his arm around her. She quickly moves out of his reach while the man begins to do the viral flossing dance in the middle of the stage. Two security guards appear and struggle to restrain the concertgoer, who resists their attempts to remove him. Ever the performer, Perry addressed the stunned crowd, quipping, "Well, there's never going to be another show like this. So just enjoy it, Sydney," before seamlessly continuing the song. A fan jumped on stage at Katy Perry's concert tonight.pic.twitter.com/xVKf3mP2K5 — 🏁 (@concertleaks)June 9, 2025 Despite her cool-headed reaction, fans were not so calm. The slow response from her security detail became an immediate point of contention online. "Her security team needs to move quicker omg," one fan posted onReddit. Another was more blunt: "They need to [be] fired and replaced tbh. That was insane! He was touching her for like 5 seconds and even had time to dance!" "That's so scary, I'm glad she's okay," added another commenter. The fear of what could have happened resonated deeply within the fan community, with many drawing chilling comparisons to past tragedies. "He put hands on her. What if he had done something worse - like tried to stab her?" a concerned user wrote. "Made me think ofChristina Grimmie. It literally just takes a split second," another added, referencing the singer whowas tragically killed by a fanin 2016. The consensus among viewers was clear: the incident was a terrifying reminder of the risks performers face. As one fan concluded, "If I'm her, I'm re-evaluating my entire security crew." Grammy-Nominated Hitmaker, 40, Ambushed on Stage in 'So Scary' Moment During Sydney Concert: 'Insane'first appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
