Awkward Moment Madonna Calls Out Fan For Sitting Down Only To Realize They’re In A Wheelchair

Not so “politically correct.” Madonna mistakenly scolded a fan for not standing at one of her concerts, only to realize that the person was in a wheelchair, sparking outrage online.

The 65-year-old Queen of Pop wasn’t too happy after seeing that amongst the cheering crowd during her show on Thursday (March 7) in Los Angeles, USA, a person wasn’t standing up before understanding that the concert-goer was wheelchair-bound.

Madonna reportedly performed at the Kia Forum as part of her Celebration Tour when she made the now-viral remark.

“What are you doing sitting down over there? What are you getting sitting down?” Madonna asked before walking to the edge of the stage to get a closer listen to the fan, The New York Post reported.

Madonna mistakenly scolded a seated fan at her LA concert before realizing they were in a wheelchair

Image credits: Kevin Mazur/Getty Image

Awkward Moment Madonna Calls Out Fan For Sitting Down Only To Realize They’re In A Wheelchair

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The songstress quickly realized that she had made an embarrassing mistake, explaining: “Oh, OK. Politically incorrect. Sorry about that. I’m glad you are here.”

Various clips of the mortifying moment spread across social media, with people commenting on TikTok: “That is a sad apology! What the heck. Refund them their ticket!!”

Another person wrote: “She did not apologize enough.”

After realizing her error, Madonna apologized for the embarrassing mistake

Awkward Moment Madonna Calls Out Fan For Sitting Down Only To Realize They’re In A Wheelchair

Image credits: PopCrave

Awkward Moment Madonna Calls Out Fan For Sitting Down Only To Realize They’re In A Wheelchair

Image credits: PopCrave

A separate individual chimed in: “Maam, there are 100 reasons why someone might sit- and all of them are valid.”

The 1980s music icon has scheduled 80 concerts as part of her Celebration Tour, planned to take place in cities across North America and Europe, beginning in October 2023 and concluding on April 26 in Mexico City.

The clumsy remark marked Madonna’s most recent blunder during her tour, which commemorates four decades of her musical achievements.

You can watch Madonna’s blunder below:

Madonna questions fan for sitting down during her show then finds out they’re on a wheelchair:
“Oh okay, politically incorrect, sorry about that. I’m glad you’re here.” pic.twitter.com/oezHxfjrFn
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 9, 2024

In February, the Like A Virgin singer fell off stage while performing at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, USA, as per The Post.

A video showed Madonna falling backward in her chair during the show at the time. And before her tour was scheduled to start, Madonna had reportedly spent several days in the ICU because of a severe bacterial infection, forcing her to postpone shows planned for North America.

“It’s a miracle that I’m alive,” she said during her Brooklyn stop at Barclays Center in December 2023, per USA Today. “I feel like I’m one of the lucky ones… Let’s take a moment to be grateful.”

“She needs to be humbled,” a reader commented

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CK 8 months ago

This is not politically incorrect, it's insensitive and stupid. Plenty of people have to sit at concerts, including wheelchair users like the person she called out here, but also people who don't use wheelchairs but can't stand for very long. Also, people who just don't feel like standing are allowed to sit. It's not a crime.

15points

Mike F 8 months ago

And some folks just prefer to sit down and enjoy the performance they just paid a king's ransom to attend. If she feels like she needs energy perhaps she should enjoy an espresso before she goes on.

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John Harrison 8 months ago

1. Any time a performer calls out an audience member, theyre abusing their power. They have a micophone, and the audience doesnt. So you DAMN well better be right when you call someone out, and only do it for the most egregious behavior. The obvious exceptions are things like stand-up comedy. 2. At this point, Madonna can REALLY just go f**k off.

10points

WindySwede 8 months ago

Jimmy Carr came to mind there, but he falls under the category comedian.. but there usually the person in the audience start.. 😅

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KatSaidWhat 8 months ago

Madonna, hang up your bras, love, you're losing touch with reality and your fan base by the day. Even Glastonbury kicked you to the kerb over demands.

8points

Historyharlot93 8 months ago

Madonna is a legend and can rest on her laurels. But she’s gone off the rails. She looks like a 65 year old porn star desperate to be relevant. I think there’s something seriously medically or psychologically wrong with her. She worries me.

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CK 8 months ago

15points

Mike F 8 months ago

And some folks just prefer to sit down and enjoy the performance they just paid a king's ransom to attend. If she feels like she needs energy perhaps she should enjoy an espresso before she goes on.

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John Harrison 8 months ago

10points

WindySwede 8 months ago

Jimmy Carr came to mind there, but he falls under the category comedian.. but there usually the person in the audience start.. 😅

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KatSaidWhat 8 months ago

Madonna, hang up your bras, love, you're losing touch with reality and your fan base by the day. Even Glastonbury kicked you to the kerb over demands.

8points

Historyharlot93 8 months ago

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Awkward Moment Madonna Calls Out Fan For Sitting Down Only To Realize They’re In A Wheelchair

Madonna mistakenly scolded a seated fan at her LA concert before realizing they were in a wheelchair

After realizing her error, Madonna apologized for the embarrassing mistake

You can watch Madonna’s blunder below:

“She needs to be humbled,” a reader commented

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