Madonna, the iconic “Material Girl” singer, recently upset her devoted fans by kicking off her Celebration tour three hours later than scheduled. Despite her delayed start, some fans were willing to overlook the tardiness due to her compelling performance, while others expressed their frustration on social media platforms.
With nothing but time to twiddle their thumbs, fans took to social media to voice their disappointment over Madonna’s delayed start. Many felt that regardless of her status as a renowned artist, her tardiness was disrespectful. One follower tweeted, “I don’t give a f- if you’re Madonna. If you’re three hours late, you’re just f-king rude.” Another fan noted, “Concert supposed to start at 8:30. Madonna started at 11pm. Whole arena chanting bulls-t at her lateness. Great show, but went way too late.” The frustration was further evident in demands for refunds and criticisms about the opening act.
According to a source close to Madonna, there were technical issues during sound check that caused a delay of just one hour. The opening act, DJ Honey Dijon, was scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. However, fans were left questioning the validity of this explanation, with some expressing their disappointment at how Madonna could be so late for her first show in the US. Unfortunately, representatives for Madonna did not immediately provide any official comment when contacted by Page Six.
Despite the frustration caused by the delayed start, Madonna’s performance itself garnered rave reviews from some fans. Those who were willing to overlook the delay were impressed by her stage presence and energy. One fan tweeted, “She was AMAZING tonight – late but made up for it!” Another supporter added, “Madonna showed UP at Barclays tonight. Late as f-ck, but she did the thing.” These positive reviews indicate that Madonna, despite her lateness, still delivered a memorable performance.
It’s crucial to remember that Madonna launched her tour in Europe earlier this year after a harrowing health scare. She was hospitalized due to a bacterial infection and spent time in the intensive care unit. Madonna herself expressed gratitude for being alive while celebrating her birthday in August. She also credited her children for playing a significant role in her recovery. This context sheds some light on the challenges Madonna faced and could contribute to understanding why her concert started late.
Madonna’s delayed start to her Celebration tour left many fans frustrated, with some expressing their anger on social media. Despite the criticism, there were still supporters who believed Madonna’s performance was worth the wait. The technical issues during sound check offer a partial explanation for the delay, but many fans remained unsatisfied. Overall, Madonna’s lateness serves as a reminder that even legendary artists are not exempt from scrutiny and the importance of respecting their fans’ time and expectations.