Overview
- Adams deleted a post in which he called Australia the “worst country ever,” later saying he regretted making it seem like he was addressing an entire nation.
- He issued an Instagram apology and explanation, pointing to a no‑flash policy and describing ocular seizures triggered by LED flashes, with past references to epilepsy and Meniere’s disease.
- Multiple shows on the trip were disrupted, including an October 12 Melbourne concert that he cut short and a Sydney date he said was derailed by a persistent troll.
- After his final Auckland performance, he suggested it could be his last show outside the United States, indicating he may stop international touring.
- The turbulent run came during his first Australian visit since 2019 allegations of abuse and misconduct that led to an FBI inquiry with no charges, and fan reactions to the latest incidents remained divided.