Kelsea Ballerini had a memorable moment during her performance at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Sunday, April 13, when she fell off the stage. But, honestly, who could blame her? The stage was moving!
Ballerini was in the middle of singing her cover of Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places”—the second-to-last song before her encore—when disaster struck. Just as the final chorus kicked in, her butt hit the ground in a perfectly timed fall that seemed to have been caught from every possible angle by cameras in the arena. It was almost like watching a sports highlight!
One fan tweeted, “Hope your bum cheeks are safe gf,” referring to Ballerini’s unexpected fall. Others speculated about the long-lasting soreness she might feel, but a few astute fans pointed out something crucial.
The Platform That Caused the Fall
The cause of the fall? A rising platform! As Ballerini was singing on a small platform near the end of the song, it suddenly started to rise, which she apparently didn’t notice. When she spun around and stepped back, expecting solid ground beneath her, there was none—causing her to land flat on her bum.
Fans on social media were quick to highlight the incredible recovery she made after the fall. One TikToker commented, “Her recovery was incredible,” while another pointed out the lack of assistance from anyone nearby. Despite her fall, not one person on stage moved to help her, which some fans found surprising.
The Hilarious Slow-Motion Moment
In the aftermath of the fall, Ballerini took it all in stride, joking that she’d be taking home “a nice little bruise.” As she posted on Instagram, she reflected on the tour: “And just like that, tonight is the last show. I don’t have the words quite yet, but while I find them, just thank you.”
While the fall might have been an unexpected lowlight, the highlights of Ballerini’s tour have far outweighed it. From revealing that a fan was pregnant to performing in front of sold-out crowds, the tour has been a major success. Despite canceling a show in Las Vegas due to illness and moving a few others, Ballerini has kept her fans engaged and entertained throughout.
What’s Next for Kelsea Ballerini?
With her current tour schedule now empty, it looks like Ballerini is taking a break, with only a CMA Fest performance scheduled for 2025. It seems she has a little time to ice her tush before jumping back into her busy career!