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Usher Apologizes After Cherry Allergy Scare During London Concert

The R&B star’s signature cherry-feeding routine led to a near-medical emergency when a fan revealed her allergy mid-performance at The O2 Arena.

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Overview

  • Usher’s cherry-feeding ritual, a hallmark of his live performances since 2022, nearly caused a medical incident during his London show last week.
  • The singer attempted to feed cherries to a fan, who declined and informed him of her allergy, prompting him to stop and apologize on stage.
  • Usher humorously asked the crowd for an epinephrine injector before embracing the fan and continuing the show, acknowledging the close call.
  • This incident follows other viral cherry-feeding moments, including a Met Gala interaction with Sabrina Carpenter and false divorce rumors involving another fan.
  • Usher remains on his Past Present Future Tour, with the London scare now resolved and a focus on maintaining fan engagement and safety.