"She's coming for that Pop Diva crown": Fans react to Addison Rae's performance on 'The Tonight Show'

Addison Rae stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, October 2, 2025. She performed her hit single "Diet Pepsi" alongside "New York." She was wearing a gold fringe gown. Her set ended with her climbing onto Fallon's desk. The moment was quick to go viral.

Fans reacted, saying,

"She is coming for that Pop Diva crown 💅"

Addison Rae's Tonight Show performance began with her lying face down on the stage in a gold gown with tassels. She eventually launched into "Diet Pepsi," her August 2024 breakout single. She then performed "New York" and danced across the floor before ending her set on Fallon's desk.

Fans' reactions to Addison Rae's performance on 'The Tonight Show'

Pop Crave posted a clip of Addison Rae's performance via its official X (formerly Twitter) page, captioning:

"Addison Rae performs “Diet Pepsi” & “New York” on ‘The Tonight Show.’"

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Fans soon jumped into the comment section of the X post as they shared their thoughts. Below are some of their reactions:

"Addison Rae taking the stage on *The Tonight Show* to perform “Diet Pepsi” and “New York” is a major step in her evolution from internet star to full fledged music artist. Late night performances are still one of the most visible platforms for showcasing new music and for Addison this is a chance to prove her artistry to a wider audience that may only know her from TikTok or acting projects. Performing two songs also allows her to show some range, giving people a better sense of her style and the kind of mood she wants to create with her music. There is always added pressure when you are trying to shift public perception and establish credibility, but these are the kind of moments that can really solidify her place in the industry. Whether people tune in out of curiosity or genuine support, she now has the opportunity to win them over through stage presence and delivery. It feels like a statement", detailed a fan.

"Addison Rae just sang Diet Pepsi and New York on Fallon. Proof that if you believe in yourself, you can literally go from lip-syncing in your bedroom to national TV 📺✨", added another.

"Aye, I will stick to my cuppa while she is belting out tunes, give me a proper Yorkshire lass any day! What's next, a dance-off with a packet of biscuits?", questioned a third.

Others also chimed in:

"NEW YORK THE BEST TRACK ON THE ALBUM YUP", declared a netizen.

"A weak voice and laughable dancing. Find another career, honey.", commented another.

"Addison stepping on stage with that energy really seals her spot as a performer", shared a third.

Addison Rae is currently on her debut headline tour. It has sold out multiple North American and Australian dates. A complete itinerary is as follows:

North America 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025, New York, NY, at Terminal 5
Sunday, October 5, 2025, Boston, MA, at Roadrunner
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Philadelphia, PA, at The Fillmore Philadelphia
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Toronto, ON, at Coca-Cola Coliseum
Friday, October 10, 2025, Chicago, IL, at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Monday, October 13, 2025, Denver, CO, at The Mission Ballroom
Thursday, October 16, 2025, San Francisco, CA, at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Sunday, October 19, 2025, Los Angeles, CA, at The Wiltern
Monday, October 20, 2025, Los Angeles, CA, at The Wiltern
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Los Angeles, CA, at Greek Theatre

Australia 2025-26

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Melbourne, Australia, at Forum
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Melbourne, Australia, at Forum
Friday, November 14, 2025, Brisbane, Australia, at The Fortitude Music Hall
Saturday, November 15, 2025, Brisbane, Australia, at The Fortitude Music Hall
Monday, November 17, 2025, Sydney, Australia, at Enmore Theatre
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Sydney, Australia, at Enmore Theatre
Sunday, December 28, 2025 to Thursday, January 1, 2026, Barunah Plains, Australia, at Beyond The Valley Festival
Thursday, January 1, 2026, Brisbane, Australia, at Wildlands
Saturday, January 3, 2026, Perth, Australia, at Wildlands

South America 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026, to Sunday, March 15, 2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Lollapalooza Argentina
Friday, March 13, 2026, to Sunday, March 15, 2026, Santiago, Chile, at Lollapalooza Chile
Friday, March 20, 2026, to Sunday, March 22, 2026, São Paulo, Brazil, at Lollapalooza Brasil
Friday, March 20, 2026 to Sunday, March 22, 2026, Bogotá, Colombia, at Estéreo Picnic, Parque Simón Bolívar