Katy Perry always delivers a show, but a recent concert on her ‘Lifetimes Tour’ brought an unexpected moment of drama. The pop superstar, 40, was performing in San Francisco at the Chase Center when her elaborate stage prop had a little hiccup. She was singing her hit song “Roar” while soaring above the crowd on a large butterfly.
During the performance, as Perry held the prop’s reins, the wires suddenly shifted. The entire butterfly structure dropped several feet, giving everyone a scare. Perry paused her singing, just for a moment, to steady herself and regain her balance. As soon as the prop settled, she picked up right where she left off, belting out the chorus: “And you’re gonna hear me roar.” It was a true display of professional cool under pressure. Social media footage captured the entire event, showing her quick thinking.
After the show, Perry had a good laugh about the whole incident. She shared a blurry picture of her surprised face on her Instagram stories. The photo, posted on Saturday, July 19, came with a playful caption: “Good evening, San Francisco.” It seems even a superstar can have a funny reaction to a stage malfunction.
Perry’s ‘Lifetimes Tour’ kicked off earlier this year. This month, she brought the shows back to her home state of California. Before one of her performances at the Forum in Los Angeles, she posted a witty message on Instagram on Tuesday, July 15. She joked about being excited to play for “ALL Angelenos,” listing a fun array of attendees. Her list included her closest friends, family, her dog groomer, and even the Uber Eats driver who brought her a brisket burrito. She finished the post with “LFG. I ❤️ LA.”
Off stage, Perry has been navigating some recent changes in her personal life. Reports from a prominent entertainment outlet shared last month that she and her longtime partner, Orlando Bloom, have ended their romantic relationship. Bloom, 48, and Perry, 40, were together for nearly a decade. Their four-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, has been traveling with Perry on tour.
A source close to the situation mentioned in June that the split was friendly. “Katy and Orlando have gone their separate ways, but they are kind to each other,” the source explained. “There’s no fighting happening right now.” The insider added that Perry felt sad, but also relieved she wouldn’t face another difficult divorce. She had been married to Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012.
Representatives for both Perry and Bloom later confirmed the amicable split in a joint statement. They noted that over the past few months, the couple had been changing their relationship to focus on co-parenting their daughter. The statement emphasized that they will continue to see each other as a family. Their main goal is to raise Daisy with “love, stability, and mutual respect.” Bloom also shares a 14-year-old son, Flynn, with his former wife, Miranda Kerr.