“Such a kind gesture”: Netizens react as Katy Perry pauses her Detroit show to help fan who fainted onstage

Katy Perry paused her Detroit show on Sunday to assist a young fan who collapsed onstage. The incident happened at the Little Caesars Arena when Perry invited several fans to join her onstage for a duet of her hit song “The One That Got Away,” with the young fan named McKenna also among those who were selected to participate in the performance.

According to the videos that have been emerging since the incident, McKenna was visibly emotional when she appeared on stage with Katy Perry. But then, just as the performance was to commence, McKenna collapsed on stage. Perry did not waste a second and went to McKenna and stayed with her until medical personnel arrived.

After ensuring McKenna was receiving proper medical attention, Perry gathered the remaining fans onstage for a group hug. While the young fan was being tended to by the medical staff, Perry even led a brief prayer for McKenna’s recovery, as she was quoted as saying:

"Dear God, we pray for McKenna, that she will come back fully and brighter and better than ever. It’s so much. Sometimes you’re so brave and you can get on stage, and it’s overwhelming. I understand that feeling."

Videos of the Detroit incident have already become viral on social media, where fans got to see the quick thinking and composure that Katy Perry showed during the unfortunate incident. The fans also complimented the gesture of the pop star and even shared their comments on social networking sites.

"Such a kind gesture.Hats off!!" one fan commented.

"That moment just proved why Katy isn’t just an icon she’s an angel in real life too," another fan wrote.

"Katy Perry’s class and compassion shine brighter than any spotlight," another fan praised the artist

"She has shown us again that she’s above the haters and her fans are really extended family and children," a fourth fan remarked.

"Any artist who does this is worthy of respect, I don’t care for her music but still good actions deserve praise," yet another fan opined.

After the situation was resolved, the concert went ahead and presented the audience with six sections with varied themes and several aerial acts by Katy Perry. The singer updated the audience on the status of the fan all through the rest of the concert and informed the audience that McKenna was okay and under treatment.

Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour dates

After the Detroit show, Perry has a tight touring schedule on the Lifetimes Tour on the North American continent before she commences tours on other continents. Here's the updated list of the remaining tour dates of Katy Perry's North American leg of the Lifetimes tour.

• Aug. 5 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
• Aug. 6 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
• Aug. 8 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
• Aug. 9 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
• Aug. 11 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
• Aug. 14 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
• Aug. 15 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
• Aug. 17 – Raleigh, NC @ Lenovo Center
• Aug. 19 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
• Aug. 20 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
• Aug. 22 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
• Aug. 23 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center

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