Ricky Martin resumed his concert in Montenegro after a tear gas incident
Pop star Ricky Martin is "safe" after tear gas was deployed during his concert in Montenegro on Thursday night (21.05.26).
Ricky Martin is "safe" after tear gas was deployed during his concert in Montenegro.
The Livin' la Vida Loca star was performing in the country on Thursday night (21.05.26) when an incident in the audience led to the concert being halted and the singer was rushed off stage.
Martin's publicist, Róndine Alcalá has revealed the stoppage was due to a canister of tear gas being deployed near the stage, but the pop star was not hurt and he returned to the stage to finished the gig once the danger had passed.
Alcala posted a statement on Instagram with the caption: "Ricky Martin and his team are safe and grateful for the support and concern received following tonight’s events in Montenegro."
The statement read: "During Ricky Martin’s concert tonight in Montenegro – where the artist was kicking off the European leg of his Ricky Martin Live tour – an individual discharged tear gas toward the stage, causing an abrupt interruption of the show as audience members moved away from the area and received assistance.
"As a precautionary measure, Ricky Martin and his entire team immediately exited the stage while security personnel and local authorities worked to contain the situation and ensure the safety of those in attendance.
"Although members of the artist’s team advised against continuing the performance, once authorities confirmed that the situation was under control and that attendees could safely return, Ricky Martin made the decision to resume the concert in order to fulfill his commitment to fans."
