Lionel Richie infuriated followers by cancelling a live performance an hour after the beginning time and blaming unhealthy climate.
The All Night time Lengthy singer and Earth Wind & Hearth had been because of play a sold-out Madison Sq. Backyard present on Saturday.
Nevertheless, with followers already on the venue for a 7.30 p.m. begin time the gig was cancelled – with Richie stating his aircraft was unable to land in New York as a result of rain.
“Attributable to extreme climate and being unable to land within the NY and surrounding areas, I am unable to make it to the present tonight,” the star tweeted at 8.31 p.m.
He then introduced the present could be moved to Monday, writing: “I am so bummed. We’re rescheduling the present to Monday Aug 14. Cannot wait to carry out for you all. Tickets for tonight’s present are legitimate for the present on Monday.”
Nevertheless, followers who’d come from out of city to see the star had been nonetheless angered at being ignored of pocket, or as a result of they could not make the brand new date.
Video from inside the sector confirmed followers booing, whereas others shared their unhappiness on social media.
“So disenchanted after Lionel Richie cancelled present @ MSG final night time an hour after it ought to have began,” one fan wrote on Twitter/X. “Now Ticketmaster cannot refund $$ for 30 days! The expense for lodge, valet, meals & drinks all spent round an occasion that by no means was. Lionel & MSG, it’s essential do higher!”
