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Lady Gaga Pauses Sydney Show After Dancer Slips Off Rain-Soaked Stage

The pop star paused the Sydney finale to address a rain-slick stage after dancer Michael Dameski slipped off the runway.

Overview

  • The fall occurred mid-song during “Garden of Eden” at Accor Stadium as heavy rain left the runway slick.
  • Gaga cut the music, ran off the stage to check on dancer Michael Dameski, and asked for a brief hold to fix safety issues.
  • The show paused for about five minutes while performers switched to footwear with better grip before resuming to cheers.
  • Dameski said on Instagram that he was okay and confirmed he finished the performance.
  • The Sydney dates closed her 2025 schedule, with the Mayhem Ball set to resume internationally in early 2026, including Tokyo.