Ava Max, the talented American pop star, suffered an injured eye when a man surged the stage during her performance at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Videos on social media captured the moment when the incident happened. As Ava Max was singing her final song, the man rushed towards her and forcefully slapped her in the face.
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The 29-year-old singer recoiled in pain, holding her eye, but managed to finish her performance before leaving the stage. She expressed her frustration on Twitter, saying, “He slapped me so hard that he scratched the inside of my eye. He’s never coming to a show again. Thank you to the fans for being spectacular tonight in LA though!!”
Joel Rangel, a concert attendee from Tucson, Arizona, shared his perspective on the incident. According to him, Ava Max was wrapping up her set with the song “The Motto” when a fan ran onto the stage with open arms, seemingly trying to embrace her. In the ensuing chaos, lights fell, and the man accidentally hit Ava Max in the face. Security quickly apprehended the intruder, but the harm was already done.
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Despite her injury, Ava Max attempted to connect with her fans during a scheduled meet and greet, though an hour later than planned. Attendees encountered a confused and dazed Ava Max, wearing sunglasses to shield her injured eye. Joel Rangel described the meeting as heartbreaking, noting Ava Max’s state as she seemed “really out of it.”
This troubling incident involving Ava Max echoes a similar one with singer Bebe Rexha, who was hit by a thrown phone during her performance in New York. Bebe Rexha’s alleged attacker, Nicolas Malvagna, has been charged with assault after admitting to the incident, claiming it was meant as a joke.
Such events serve as stark reminders of the necessity of ensuring artists’ safety during live shows. Concert organizers and security staff must remain vigilant to prevent such intrusions and safeguard the well-being of performers like Ava Max, who devote themselves to entertaining and engaging with their fans.
