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Published on February 20, 2024
Madonna Takes a Spill During Chair Dance Routine on Celebration Tour in SeattleSource: Wikipedia/Madonna

Pop icon Madonna experienced a bit of gravity's pull during her "Celebration" tour stop in Seattle. Fans at Climate Pledge Arena were treated to an unexpected moment when the legendary singer took a tumble onstage. As caught on video obtained by TMZ, Madge was performing her hit "Open Your Heart" when a dance move involving a chair went awry, causing her to fall backwards.

The hiccup occurred when a backup dancer, tasked with the chair choreography, seemed to momentarily lose their footing and their grip, sending both the chair and Madonna crashing to the stage. Despite the mishap, the artist briefly stayed on the ground and managed to let out a laugh before the crowd, and then coolly continued with the performance, proving once again her ability to quickly recover from unexpected snafus. According to USA Today, more chair choreography followed the fall, with neither Madonna nor her dancers missing a beat.

A similar incident of a chair-related tumble occurred at a prior Madonna concert, however, this time it was not the singer but instead a Santa Claus impersonator who found themselves closer to the ground than intended. Chair stunts seem to be a recurring theme and a risky part of live performances on this tour, with gravity occasionally winning the battle against even the most rehearsed moves. While the specifics of the dancer's slip have not been detailed, fans were relieved to see that Madonna was unharmed and able to carry on with her show.

The "Ray of Light" singer is no stranger to stage incidents, famously recovering from a fall at the 2015 BRIT Awards caused by a wardrobe malfunction. The pop queen has previously shrugged off such occurrences with humor and grace. After her BRIT Awards accident, Madonna famously quipped, "Armani hooked me up! My beautiful cape was tied too tight!” she said after the performance, per Vanity Fair. “But nothing can stop me and love really lifted me up! Thanks for your good wishes! I'm fine!" This time around, in the high-octane world of live music, the Celebration tour continues to showcase Madonna's indomitable spirit and decades-spanning music legacy.