The Madonna fan and wheelchair user, who was called out by the pop icon for sitting down, has released a statement. Back in October, the ‘Like a Virgin’ singer kicked off her highly anticipated world tour months after she was hospitalised with a severe bacterial infection.
Split into five acts, the immersive concert features sickening choreography, larger-than-life set pieces, a Beyoncé shout-out, Bob the Drag Queen and over 40 songs from her legendary catalogue.
In addition to the high-energy numbers, Madonna’s show includes stripped-down moments, like her heartfelt rendition of ‘Live to Tell’ – which is a tribute to the countless LGBTQIA+ individuals who lost their lives during the 1980s HIV/AIDS crisis.
While The Celebration Tour has garnered universal acclaim, it has also featured a couple of awkward moments. On 9 March, a video of Madge mistakenly scolding a wheelchair user for sitting down went viral on social media. “What are you doing sitting down over there?