When 54-year-old Ricky Martin stepped onto the stage at Independence Square in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, he had no idea of the scare he was about to experience. Right in the middle of his concert, the Puerto Rican artist was targeted by an audience member with tear gas. Despite the initial chaos and ignoring his team’s recommendations, the singer behind hits like María and La Copa de la Vida decided the show must go on.
Once it wrapped up, Róndine Alcalá, Ricky Martin’s head of public relations and official publicist, issued the following statement to clarify what happened: 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."
© Matthew Lewis-ICCThe statement continued: "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"
© Getty"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.
The artist will continue his Ricky Martin Live tour with upcoming performances across Europe and additional international dates as scheduled."
