Katy Perry is chained the to the rhythm.
That’s why the “Teenage Dream” singer didn’t miss a beat when a concertgoer slipped past security and stormed the stage during her Lifetimes World Tour show at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney June 9.
As seen in a video circulating on social media, Katy was in the middle of performing her 2008 smash hit “Hot n Cold” when the fan ran up next to her, putting their arm around her shoulder before jumping up and down. Keeping her cool, the 40-year-old did a quick spin to release herself from the fan’s grasp, continuing to sing as bodyguards rushed the stage.
As security grabbed the fan, Katy told the crowd, “There’s never going to be another show like this, so just enjoy it.”
But this was not the first time an audience interaction at Katy’s Lifetimes Tour went viral. In May, she addressed criticism over her performing abilities, telling the audience as she lifted her skirt, “Show them that when they say I can’t dance.”