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Katy Perry Pauses Detroit Concert After Fan Collapses on Stage

The incident prompted a review of onstage safety, with the fan confirmed to be recovering

Katy Perry performs during her Lifetimes Tour at the CDMX Arena on April 23, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Overview

  • During the 13th North American show at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena, a fan named McKenna fainted moments after Perry invited her onstage to perform “The One That Got Away.”
  • Perry halted her set, knelt beside McKenna, and led a group prayer for her recovery, with crew and venue medics attending to the teenager.
  • Later in the performance, Perry rode a giant butterfly prop above the crowd to reassure fans that McKenna was doing well before resuming the concert.
  • Tour organizers have launched a review of onstage safety and medical-response protocols following the incident.
  • The Lifetimes Tour’s emphasis on immersive fan interactions and high-tech aerial props has previously encountered technical malfunctions and security challenges.