Beyonce suffers wardrobe malfunction as trousers drop mid-performance in London
Brooke Ivey Johnson
Beyoncé’s performances at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium kicked off tonight, as the star smoothly handled a rather embarrassing wardrobe malfunction.
The Grammy Award-winning musician kicked off the first of her six shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 5.
The dates are her first UK shows since her Renaissance World Tour in 2023 so have been hotly anticipated by fans – but things took a slight turn during the first performance.
The icon was performing on stage in a gold jumpsuit, flanked on either side by backup dancers.
A kick and hand dance movement caused a slight problem as the singer’s trousers suddenly fell to the floor. A cheer of encouragement went up from the crowd immediately after.
Ever the professional, Bey was unfazed as she continued to perform with her trousers around her ankles, and a dancer quickly ran over to rectify the situation.
Beyonce kicks off the UK leg of the 'Cowboy Carter' tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London Featuring: Blue Ivy Carter, Beyonce, Rumi Carter Where: London, United Kingdom When: 05 Jun 2025 Credit: Cover Images **All usages and enquiries, please contact [email protected] - +44 (0)20 3397 3000**
Rumi Carter appeared with her mother on the first night of the UK shows (Picture: Cover Images)
Queen Bey had the whole stadium on their feet (Picture: Getty)
Beyoncé will go on to perform on June 7, 10, 12, 14, and 16, following a string of dates across America, where she will perform tracks from her eighth studio album.
While the stadium opened its doors to 62,000 fans, some were worried about the rainy conditions ahead of the gig.
In the lead-up, fans were metaphorically and literally preparing to dance in the rain, with many camping out in preparation.
A TikTok posted by user Paolatravell shows countless fans in tents around the venue as early as 4am.
Liam Ghassemi and Alex Schroer who have been queuing since 4am ahead of Beyonce gig at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, 4th June 2024 . Release date ??? June 5, 2025. Meet the Beyonc?? superfans who are first in line for her run of London concerts - a German duo who showed up a day-and-a-half early. The Crazy In Love superstar, 43, kicks off six nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday (June 5) - but devoted members of the 'Beyhive' are already queueing to nab the best spots. Liam Ghassemi, 21, and Alex Schroer, 24, arrived at 4am on Wednesday (June 4) - even though doors don't open until 5pm the following day. The fans, who have travelled more than 550 miles from Germany, said the wait is worth it for "Queen Bey" - and admitted that this wasn't the first time they had queued for her gigs. Tomorrow's show will be Liam's 24th time seeing the American hitmaker, while its Alex's fifth time. Liam is also attending all six nights in London - as well as concerts in Paris and Las Vegas.
Liam Ghassemi and Alex Schroer who have been queuing since 4am ahead of Beyonce gig at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Picture: Tony Kershaw / SWNS)
The show went ahead despite the occasional rain shower, something one American fan claimed is actually lucky.
Fan Madeline DeFreece, who managed to not only survive the rain, but claimed it added to the show, told Metro: ‘This show was meant to be performed in the rain. The way the fabric moved on the contemporary dancers — I could not imagine it any differently.’
She continued: ‘At one point the cowboys had a Magic Mike moment, thrusting the floor of the stage and immediately I turned to my friend and said, “We are so privileged to be in such a time and place.” I mean it was hot and provocative in a way that I don’t think Beyoncé nor her team planned for.’
Beyonce kicks off the UK leg of the 'Cowboy Carter' tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London Featuring: Beyonce Where: London, United Kingdom When: 05 Jun 2025 Credit: Cover Images **All usages and enquiries, please contact [email protected] - +44 (0)20 3397 3000**
Dancers quickly fixed the star’s trousers (Picture
Blue Ivy has become a firm fixture of Beyoncé’s dance crew, but the sight of rarely-seen Rumi hugging her mum on stage has reduced fans to tears.
During her first appearance on opening night in London, the tot walked on in a gold dress with Beyoncé, who wore an American flag jumpsuit, during the song, Protector.
Overall, it was a hugely successful first show of Cowboy Carter’s London leg, and even a wardrobe malfunction couldn’t stop Beyonce for long.
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