Paula Abdul is recovering after falling into the audience during her performance on Saturday.
The 56-year-old musician was singing The Promise of a New Day when she tumbled off the stage and into the audience. Video shot by a concert attendee shows Paula waving one hand while shouting ‘come on’ right before her fall.
Amid the spill, the former American Idol judge’s vocal track continued to play, which signaled to some that she may have been lip syncing.
Fans are worried about Paula Abdul following a tumble off stage during a recent performance in Biloxi, Mississippi
Paula Abdul was singing on stage at the Hard Rock Live in Mississippi when she fell into the audience head-first
Audience members told TMZ Paula didn’t appear to be injured. Her pride, however, may have taken a hit. She hasn’t returned to social media since the incident.
Want to know more about Paula Abdul? Here’s what you need to know.
Who is Paula Abdul?
Paula Abdul, born June 19, 1962, is a well-known dancer, choreographer, musician and actress. She got her start in the industry as a Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader, eventually working her way up to lead choreographer for the squad.
Her routines caught the eye of the Jackson family and Paula was selected to choreograph routines for Janet Jackson.
Not long after that, she was signed to Virgin Records. She released her first album, Forever Your Girl, in 1988.
Paula judges American Idol from 2002 to 2009. She’s gone on to appear as a judge on X Factor, Live to Dance and So You Think You Can Dance.
She has two Emmy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
From 1992 to 1994, Paula was married to Emilio Estevez. She married Brad Beckerman in 1996 only to divorce him in 1998 after 17 months together.
Paula came forward after having been diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, in 2005. She claimed the ailment was the result of a cheer leading injury.
She told People it was the reason for her behavior on American Idol, which some viewers described as ‘erratic’.
Paula Abdul net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paula Abdul’s net worth is $30 million (£23.1m). She made the majority of her money as a dancer, choreographer and singer.
Paula Abdul concert
Paula Abdul is currently on the road on the ‘Straight Up Paula’ tour. The first stop took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 18.
The second show, scheduled for Lake Charles, Louisiana, was canceled because of a ‘venue production issue’, according to a tweet from the musician.
She then performed in Biloxi, Mississippi. During that performance, Paula slipped and fell off the stage head-first. Video shows her waving a hand in the air trying to hype up the crowd one minute and falling into the audience the next.
TMZ reported that she didn’t appear to suffer any injuries.
Paula Abdul concert canceled?
Paula Abdul’s next performance is scheduled for Windsor, Ontario, Canada on October 25. She has not yet said whether she will need to cancel to recover from any injuries.
The ‘Straight Up Paula’ tour is thought to be continuing on as scheduled.
Paula Abdul injury
Paula Abdul is not thought to have been injured in a recent fall off stage while performing in Biloxi, Mississippi.
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