Overview

• A cable malfunction caused the giant mechanical butterfly rig to dip suddenly midair during her July 18 performance at the Chase Center.
• Perry paused briefly to steady herself, quipped “Hoy no Satán,” and seamlessly resumed singing “Roar.”
• Fan-shot videos of the scare went viral within hours, drawing widespread praise for her composure under pressure.
• Earlier in the same show, she invited a young fan onstage and encouraged her to proudly announce her Mexican heritage to roaring applause.
• Organizers affirmed that Perry sustained no injuries and remaining tour dates will continue through Canada, Europe and the Middle East after Seattle.