Lady Gaga Cancels Montreal Concert Hours Before Show Due to Respiratory Infection
Lady Gaga cancelled her Montreal concert at the Bell Centre just hours before Monday night's show, announcing on Instagram that she's fighting a respiratory infection. The sold-out crowd was left disappointed as the pop superstar said doctors advised her not to perform.
Pop superstar Lady Gaga broke hearts across Montreal Monday when she cancelled her Bell Centre concert just hours before showtime. The singer announced the cancellation on her Instagram stories, saying she was "heartbroken" but had been battling a respiratory infection for days.
The respiratory infection had worsened to the point where doctors advised against performing, according to her social media post. Fans with tickets to the sold-out show were notified of the cancellation on Monday evening.
This was supposed to be Gaga's final Montreal show on her current tour. The Bell Centre, which holds about 21,000 people, was expecting a packed crowd of her devoted fans, known as "Little Monsters."
Respiratory infections can be serious for singers since they affect breathing and vocal cords. Performing while sick could cause lasting damage to an artist's voice or make the illness worse.
Thousands of fans who bought tickets and made plans for the show were left scrambling. Last-minute concert cancellations can mean lost hotel bookings, travel costs, and time off work for fans who traveled to see the performance.
Details about rescheduling or refunds for the cancelled Montreal show are still emerging.
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