Shakira gave fans in Montréal a moment to remember during her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour. While performing her iconic hit Whenever, Wherever at the Bell Centre, the pop star lost her footing and slipped, landing hard onstage. It happened just as she began the song, and for a brief second, the crowd held its breath.
But without missing a beat, the 48-year-old artist picked herself up and continued as though nothing had happened. The moment was caught on video by fans and quickly spread online. What stood out wasn’t the fall but her quick recovery. Fans flooded social media with praise, applauding her for staying calm and professional. Some called her “a true performer,” while others admired how she shared the fall on Instagram herself, turning an awkward moment into something relatable.
The Montréal fall wasn’t the only bump on this tour. Earlier this year, Shakira had to cancel her Lima, Peru show after being hospitalised for abdominal pain. She posted a heartfelt message apologising to her fans, saying she’d looked forward to that night and was disappointed not to be able to perform.
There were more disruptions along the way. Two concerts in Santiago, Chile, were cancelled because of technical problems with the stage setup. In May, a health advisory was issued after a person diagnosed with measles attended her MetLife Stadium show in New Jersey. Though Shakira didn’t address the alert publicly, the situation caused concern among fans.
Despite these challenges, Shakira’s tour has been a massive success. Since kicking off in February in Brazil, she’s performed alongside stars like Maluma, Carlos Vives, and Wyclef Jean. The tour has brought in over £56 million (₹588 crore) from just 11 reported shows and topped Billboard’s Top Tours chart more than once.
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This tour also marks a comeback of sorts. It’s her first full-length album and tour since her breakup with Gerard Piqué in 2022. And through it all: health issues, schedule changes, even a fall, Shakira keeps showing up, proving that no stage stumble can shake her.
Her final show is set for June in San Francisco. Until then, she’s keeping her balance and her sense of humour intact.
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