Olivia Rodrigo experienced a surprising moment during her concert in Melbourne, Australia, where she accidentally fell through a trap door on stage. The 21-year-old Grammy-winning singer was engaging with her audience when she unexpectedly dropped into the hole while attempting to run across the stage.
Fans were taken aback, with some gasping at the fall. However, footage from another angle showed Rodrigo quickly recovering, as she clung to the stage before bouncing back up to reassure her audience. “Oh, my God. That was fun,” she stated, followed by an affirmation that she was fine, adding, “Sometimes there’s just a hole in the stage. That’s all right. OK, where was I?”
Despite the mishap, Rodrigo’s performances in Australia have been well-received, with the Rod Laver Arena describing the week in Melbourne as “magical” on social media. After her Melbourne shows, Rodrigo is scheduled to perform in Sydney at the Qudos Bank Arena.
Reports indicate that Rodrigo left the Melbourne concert with a bandaged thumb after her fall. A spokesperson for the singer has not provided comments regarding the incident.
The “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” actress continues her Guts world tour, following her earlier concert in the Philippines. Rodrigo expressed pride in her Filipino heritage during her performance at the Philippine Arena, highlighting the importance of that event and its role in fundraising for the women’s health charity Jhpiego through her initiative, Fund 4 Good. She described the experience as incredibly special and meaningful, expressing her gratitude on Instagram with the phrase “Mahal kita,” which translates to “I love you” in Tagalog.