Ricky is in the clear after what could have been a bad night, his publicist has it on record. The 54-year-old even put in an appearance to close out the set after a little trouble on May 21st made for a jarring few minutes. But the crowd got what they paid for.
What happened at the Montenegro show
It happened at the first stop of the European leg of Ricky Martin Live. Rondine Alcala, his publicist, says some one let off tear gas in the direction of the stage. You can imagine the reaction; people were put off and had to be helped as the show was put on ice.
Security response and the decision to return
For good measure, the star and his entourage left the stage right away. Security and the local police moved in to make sure no one was in any danger.
There was some talk from the team about not going on with it. But when it was all said and done and the coast was clear, Alcala says Martin made the call to return. He wanted to honor his word to the people in the audience.
Fans react to the scare
You can see the appreciation on social media. “We were there,” one person posted. “Thanks Ricky and his team for everything, they are all professionals we very enjoyed the concert.” Another fan was more blunt: “Such sad news and many thanks to @ricky_martin and their team for continuing the show despite everything.”
Tour plans and what to expect next
As for what’s next, the tour isn’t being derailed. Alcala has confirmed that Ricky Martin Live will go on with the rest of the European and international dates. The plan is the plan.
“Ricky Martin and his team are safe and grateful for the support and concern received following tonight’s events in Montenegro,” Alcala put in a statement. Now it’s back to the music.
Here is what the official line from Alcala emphasised:
– ‘Ricky Martin and his team are safe.’
– Authorities confirmed the situation was under control.
– Audience members received assistance and returned safely.
– The tour will continue as scheduled.
Then again, this is a guy with a long track record. He was in TV spots when he was nine and in Menudo by twelve. Today he’s one of the top sellers in Latin music, with 70 million records to his name.
The awards are there to prove it: two Grammys, five Latin Grammys, three from Billboard, and you can add in the MTVs, AMAs, World Music Awards, and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. His list of number-ones is just as long.
Why the moment resonated with fans
None of that was in jeopardy in Montenegro. If anything, it was a reminder of why you go to see him. A pro who doesn’t flinch and has a team to back him up.
So the story is simple. The police did their job, the artist put on a show, and the tour is on. Fans in Europe can expect the same kind of performance, now with a bit of a hard-knocks edge to it.
