Ricky Martin 'safe' after tear gas incident interrupts Montenegro concert
Podgorica, May 22
Ricky Martin is safe after his concert in Montenegro was briefly stopped when a fan sprayed tear gas toward the stage.
According to PEOPLE, the incident took place on Thursday, May 21, during the opening show of the European leg of his Ricky Martin Live tour.
Martin's publicist, Rondine Alcala, said in a statement that "an individual discharged tear gas toward the stage", which led to an "abrupt interruption of the show as audience members moved away from the area and received assistance".
As a safety step, Martin and his team left the stage while security staff and local authorities handled the situation.
According to Alcala, Martin's team advised him not to continue the show. However, the singer decided to return to the stage after authorities confirmed that the situation was under control and fans could safely come back.
Alcala said Martin resumed the concert "in order to fulfil his commitment to fans."
The publicist also confirmed that the Ricky Martin Live tour will continue as planned, with more shows across Europe and other international dates.
"Ricky Martin and his team are safe and grateful for the support and concern received following tonight's events in Montenegro," Alcala wrote.
Fans also reacted to the incident online. One concertgoer wrote, "We were there. Thanks Ricky and his team for everything, they are all professionals we very enjoyed the concert ."
Another fan thanked the singer and his team for continuing the show despite the scare, writing, "Such sad news and many thanks to @ricky_martin and their team for continuing the show despite everything."
— ANI
Reader Comments
This reminds me of how chaotic concerts can get in India sometimes. Remember the Ludacris incident in Mumbai? Artists are brave to come back after something like this. But honestly, security should be much tighter - this could have been worse. Glad everyone is safe.
Yaar, I still remember shaking my hips to "Living La Vida Loca" as a kid in Delhi! 🇮🇳 So glad Ricky is ok. Tear gas at a concert? That's just mad behaviour. But he handled it like a true professional. Big respect for going back on stage for his fans.
Honestly, the security setup must have been poor if someone brought tear gas inside. In India, we've seen how badly things can go at large gatherings. Organisers need to learn from this - better screening is non-negotiable. But kudos to Ricky for his composure.
Imagine being at that concert, having the time of your life, and then suddenly tear gas! 😰 So glad he finished the show though - that's pure dedication. Also, Montenegro looks beautiful. I hope Indian concert organizers take note of how professional artists handle crises.
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