Olivia Rodrigo's London concert: A dance with wardrobe malfunction
Olivia Rodrigo experienced terrifying moments at her concert. During her first show in London, the top she was wearing suddenly unzipped, and a dancer rushed to her rescue.
15 May 2024 14:21
Every artist who has ever performed on stage fears one thing—technical issues. This category includes a variety of problems, from broken microphones, out-of-tune instruments, malfunctioning monitors, falls on stage, and wardrobe malfunctions. Although concert producers strive to prevent them, mishaps are unavoidable in live performances. Everyone who professionally appears on stages around the world is aware of this.
Olivia Rodrigo's mishap
Olivia Rodrigo is currently on her GUTS World Tour. An embarrassing incident occurred during the first of four concerts planned in London's O2 arena. While performing the song "Love is Embarrassing," Olivia Rodrigo's leather top unzipped. The young artist acted quickly, sparing her fans from an unplanned reveal.
Initially, Olivia tried to fix the problem herself, but it was hard to fasten a top while holding a microphone and singing simultaneously. The large audience certainly didn't help. Eventually, a dancer stepped in to help, but she, too, struggled with the wardrobe crisis.
All hands on deck
After struggling with the problematic clothing, Olivia Rodrigo decided to dash backstage to address the issue calmly. The stage crew quickly assisted her, and although she was out of sight, her voice could be heard exclaiming, "This is freaking embarrassing!"
Fans of Olivia Rodrigo, commenting under the video of the incident, mentioned that the wardrobe malfunction wasn't noticeable live. Others found it amusingly fitting that the mishap occurred during the song "Love Is Embarrassing," which discusses the shame love can bring. In this case, the embarrassment came from an unexpected source: her outfit.