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Watch: Madonna Suffers A Fall Mid-Concert But Keeps The Show Going

65-year-old pop queen, Madonna experienced a minor on-stage mishap during her live performance in Seattle when the star awkwardly fell off the chair but took it with grace

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American pop singer Madonna, during her performance on her ongoing 'The Celebration Tour' concert in Seattle, faced an awkward incident on-stage. The singer was performing her 1987 hit 'Open Your Heart' when the artist fell off the chair. 

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As the 65-year-old was sitting on a chair while performing her song, as per the choreography, a male background dancer donning stilettos started to pull off the chair from its head as the singer was facing the other side. As the chair was tilted on the back by the fellow male dancer, their footwork was mismatched causing an awkward fall by both the singer as well as the dancer. 

Watch: Madonna Takes A Tumble On Live Performance In Seattle Concert

Madonna, the iconic pop queen, took a surprise tumble during her "Celebration Tour" stop in Seattle last night, leaving audiences both startled and ultimately impressed. While performing the classic hit "Open Your Heart," the songstress was being playfully pulled across the stage on a chair by a backup dancer. Unfortunately, momentum and perhaps a misplaced shoe led to the dancer losing their footing, resulting in both chair and singer gracefully (or not so gracefully) landing on the stage floor.

Despite the awkward fall, the 'Material Girl' singer can be seen startled but kept her composure as she continued her song and picked herself up quickly while the dancer bought a new chair for her to continue her performance. The singer was observed laughing off the fall not missing a beat of her performance and showcasing her vocal prowess and is now being hailed for gracefulness under pressure. 

Videos captured the moment, showing Madonna momentarily stunned before quickly rolling onto her knees and laughing off the mishap. With true professional poise, she launched back into the song without missing a beat, later even climbing atop another chair during the performance. The audience, initially concerned, erupted in cheers, applauding her resilience and lighthearted attitude.

Here's the video:

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This brief stumble did little to dampen the energy of the show. Madonna, known for her electrifying stage presence and daring performances, continued to deliver a powerful set filled with fan favourites and career-spanning hits. 

This isn't the first time Madonna has faced challenges onstage. Throughout her decades-long career, she's tackled wardrobe malfunctions, technical difficulties, and even on-stage protests with unwavering composure. 

The Celebration Tour:

The singer announced her 'Celebration Tour' in January last year to celebrate her four-decades-long remarkable singing career. The tour that was scheduled to commence in July 2023 faced major setbacks when in October in Belgium during the tour the singer candidly shared her health scare recounting being in a medically induced coma for 48 hours due to a bacterial infection she was suffering. 

Despite the health scare and numerous awkward falls, the "Celebration Tour" continues across North America to serve shows filled with iconic hits, daring choreography, and the undeniable presence of a true pop legend celebrating her illustrious career in her ongoing tour.

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