Katy Perry Hit With Concert Scare Amid Dealing With A Familiar Fear

Katy Perry cannot catch a break, literally.

While performing on stage, the singer found herself stuck mid-air inside a giant inflatable ball, unable to get down as her crew scrambled to help. It is just the latest in a string of tense moments for the star. Earlier last month, Perry was also grabbed by a fan mid-performance in Sydney.

While dealing with a recent split from Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry is also seeking court protection against yet another uninvited visitor at her home, an issue she has also faced in the past.

Perry had fans holding their breath during her "Lifetimes" tour stop in Adelaide when a mechanical failure left her suspended mid-air inside a massive metal sphere. What was meant to be a dramatic lift turned dangerous as the structure tilted without warning, forcing Perry to grip the frame to avoid falling out.

The moment threw the crowd into confusion, with many screaming as the scene unfolded in real time. Fortunately, Perry was helped to safety before the situation escalated. TMZ reported that the music suddenly stopped, and the lights dropped as the crew rushed to help. 

Stage suspension accidents seem to be happening more frequently lately. Just days before, Beyoncé's floating vehicle tilted sideways mid-air in Texas, and earlier in June, Chris Brown had his own mishap when he was left hanging in the air above the crowd. 

Perry's recent onstage scare is not the only chaos she is dealing with. The Blast reported that she has filed a request for a restraining order against 43-year-old Ross Elliott Hedrick, who she claims has repeatedly arrived uninvited at her property. 

In her legal filing, Perry says Hedrick, whom she describes as homeless, came to her residence twice in May. The first time, he was arrested by her security. A week later, he allegedly returned.

Perry is asking the court to order Hedrick to stay at least 100 yards away from her, her ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom, her home, workplace, and even her vehicle. The pop star has dealt with similar situations in the past, and this is the latest in a years-long pattern of frightening run-ins with obsessed fans.

Perry's time in Australia has been anything but smooth. Before getting stuck mid-air in a giant prop during her Adelaide show, she faced another unexpected scare, this time from a fan who got way too close during her performance in Sydney.

During her June 9 concert, Perry was singing her hit "Hot N Cold" when a man suddenly jumped on stage and threw his arm around her. As seen in the video shared on X, she quickly pulled away, clearly startled, while the fan stayed on stage, danced erratically, and even broke into a dance routine.

Security rushed in, but struggled to subdue the fan as he resisted being taken off stage. Perry kept her cool and addressed the crowd with a mix of sarcasm and seriousness, saying, "Well, there's never going to be another show like this. So just enjoy it, Sydney."

The 40-year-old's concerts are not just packed with music; they are full of surprises and viral moments. Right before performing the song "I'm His, He's Mine" at her Las Vegas concert in May, she paused to call out a fan playfully, she claimed had been sliding into Bloom's DMs.

Captured in a fan-shared video, Perry zeroed in on someone in the crowd: "Cute grin. I know why you're here," she quipped, then warned with a smile, "Listen, if you keep DM'ing my man... Oh, Kyle? I know, I know. You've been doing it for months, ever since the [Play] residency." 

The crowd burst into laughter as Perry kept going, warning, "If you keep on DMing my man, I'm gonna have you removed. Seriously, get your own life. I'm his wife."

She then turned the moment into a perfect lead-in for her next song. "I'm his," she said. The crowd roared back: "He's mine." Perry repeated the line once more, then strutted across the stage to cheers and applause.

Perry may be owning the stage on her Lifetimes world tour, but behind the scenes, things have not been quite as smooth, especially when it came to her now-ended relationship with the actor. 

PEOPLE reports that the stress associated with her new album and the pressure of touring took a toll on the mother of one, creating friction between the longtime couple.

While promoting 143, Perry described the project as a joyful, love-filled dance-pop record inspired by the nostalgic pager code for "I love you."

However, despite her creative vision, the album's release did not meet expectations. "Katy was deeply frustrated following the reception of her new album. It made her very stressed. Orlando was understanding, but it did cause some tension," a source shared. 

Another insider pointed out that reviews for the tour have not helped either. "She was also disappointed in some of the tour reviews. It's put stress on their relationship," they added.

As Katy Perry continues to move forward, hopefully, the chaos surrounding her will finally begin to settle.