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Kelsea Ballerini Shuts Down Sydney Heckler, Warns She’ll Drop “Penthouse” From Setlists

Her stance reflects a push to protect a personal song as recurring taunts linked to her 2022 divorce persist at shows.

Overview

  • During a Dec. 6 Sydney performance of “Penthouse,” a concertgoer yelled “Team Morgan,” prompting Ballerini to reply “f--- off,” flash a middle finger with a smile, and continue the song.
  • Hours later, she posted on Instagram that if anyone yells something disrespectful during the track again, it will be removed from the setlist.
  • Fan-shot video of the exchange spread widely online, with many praising her for enforcing concert etiquette and setting clear boundaries.
  • The moment follows earlier incidents, including a February Florida show where she paused “Penthouse” after a vulgar chant about her ex-husband, Morgan Evans.
  • Penthouse” appears on her 2023 EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat about their split, and she is finishing the final Australia dates of her 2025 tour with several shows left.