My goodness, Katy Perry pulled a Beyoncé! Remember when Queen Bey had that terrifying moment on her Cowboy Carter tour in Houston? During her “16 Carriages” performance, she was riding a red aerial car that tilted a bit too far to the left.
Basically, the machine froze mid-air, and Beyoncé, ever the pro as she always is, reassured fans by joking, “If ever I fall, I know y’all call me.” This after the whole ordeal had occurred, and she was probably hyperventilating inside, of course. Still, iconic behavior if you ask us!
Well, now it’s Perry’s turn! On July 18, 2025, the pop star and former “American Idol” judge inadvertently tore a page right out of Beyoncé’s playbook.
Butterfly Malfunction Causes On-Stage Panic
The “Roar” singer gave fans quite a scare on July 18 during her performance at the Chase Center in San Francisco. While singing her hit “Eye of the Tiger,” Perry took flight over the crowd on a massive butterfly prop. It was supposed to be a magical moment for everyone, until it wasn’t.
Mid-performance, the butterfly suddenly dropped several inches, throwing Perry off balance. Fans could see the panic on her face as she clung on, yelling to the crowd, “Sing it now. Sing it!” Her voice broke off as the prop malfunctioned in real-time, which quickly caused a wave of gasps throughout the arena.
For a second, it looked like the entire setup might collapse, which even gave US a fright, despite it already having happened and it only being a video. But thankfully, the safety wires caught just in time. Still visibly shaken, Katy glanced at the crowd as if she was yelling, “Did you just see that?” The stunned audience responded with a mix of shocked silence and loud cheering as she regained her composure and continued singing.
Katy Perry Responds with Humor
Later that night, Perry took to Instagram to poke fun at the situation. She posted a candid screenshot of herself mid-scream with the caption, “Goodnight San Fran,” on her Instagram Stories. Classic Perry!
According to Page Six, a source confirmed she only sustained a minor bump and was otherwise fine. “She paused slightly but then kept singing, almost never missing a beat,” the insider shared.
The show marked one of the biggest stops on her Lifetime’s North America Run, a tour that’s already been making headlines for its chaotic and unpredictable stage elements. We’re talking astronauts, sharks, lightsabers, yes, basically a fever dream in concert form. But let’s be real, that’s peak Perry. Over-the-top is her brand, and we kind of love her for it!
Perry has been having a few hard days after her longtime partner Orlando Bloom recently announced their separation. The pair began dating in 2016, on and off, and share a 4-year-old daughter, Daisy. While their romantic chapter has ended, both emphasized their commitment to co-parenting amicably and keeping Daisy their top priority.
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Katy Perry Nearly Falls Mid-Air During Terrifying Concert Malfunction [VIDEO]