Lady Gaga, renowned for her electrifying performances and devoted fanbase, has sparked controversy after admitting she performed several shows during her Chromatica Ball Tour despite testing positive for COVID-19. The revelation came during a Q&A session in Los Angeles on May 23, celebrating the premiere of her Gaga Chromatica Ball concert special on HBO.
A Shocking Confession
During the Q&A, Gaga disclosed that she had continued with five performances after contracting the virus. Though she did not specify which shows were affected, her admission left many fans and viewers stunned. “I just didn’t want to let all the fans down,” she explained, justifying her decision by highlighting the risks her fans were already taking by attending her concerts during the pandemic.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
The confession quickly drew mixed reactions from her fanbase and the public. In a video shared on social media platform X, Gaga explained that she had informed her team about her diagnosis, giving them the option to opt-out if they felt uncomfortable. However, she chose to proceed with the performances.
“I disclosed the diagnosis to every member of my team, assuring them that they didn’t have to work or perform that day if they weren’t comfortable with it,” she stated. Despite her reasoning, many were not impressed.
Public Outrage
The online response was swift and critical. One outraged fan tweeted, “She should be in prison,” referencing a moment in her show where Gaga walked through the crowd each night. While some felt that was too extreme, they agreed that her actions were irresponsible. “This is not a flex,” another user affirmed, with others echoing the sentiment, questioning why she would reveal such risky behavior.
“Why on earth would you reveal that?” one person questioned, predicting significant backlash. “You’re putting the health and safety of not only yourself but THOUSANDS of people at risk,” another critic commented, calling her actions “irresponsible” and “disgraceful.”
Lady Gaga reveals she performed 5 shows with COVID-19 on her Chromatica Ball tour:
“I shared it with everyone on my team […] I just didn’t wanna let all the fans down. [They] were all putting themselves in harm’s way everyday coming to the show.”
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 24, 2024
Potential Legal Consequences
Some fans even speculated about potential legal ramifications, with one predicting a “class action lawsuit” could be on the horizon. The controversy has sparked a heated debate about the responsibilities of public figures during health crises, especially when their actions could impact the health and safety of others.
Conclusion
Lady Gaga’s admission has undoubtedly stirred up strong feelings among her fans and the public. While she defended her decision as an effort not to disappoint her fans, the backlash suggests that many feel the risks far outweighed the rewards. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how this revelation will affect her relationship with her “little monsters” and her public image moving forward.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story and other trending celebrity news.
