On June 1, 2024, during her ongoing Las Vegas residency Weekends with Adele at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Grammy-winning singer Adele faced an unexpected interruption when an audience member shouted “Pride sucks” midway through her performance. The incident, unfolding on the first day of Pride Month—a time dedicated to celebrating and honoring the LGBTQ+ community—prompted a swift and pointed response from the star.
The Incident
The disruption occurred between songs as the residency, which began in November 2022 and is scheduled through November 2024, continued to draw sold-out crowds. An audience member’s anti-Pride remark momentarily broke the flow of the concert, sparking immediate attention both in the venue and online, given the timing during Pride Month.
Adele’s Fierce Response
Unwilling to let the comment pass unchallenged, Adele addressed the heckler directly, her frustration evident. According to reports from CNN and Variety, she said:
“Excuse me, did you come to my fing show and just say that ‘Pride sucks’? Are you fing stupid? Don’t be so f***ing ridiculous. If you have nothing nice to say, shut up. Alright?”
Her words were met with cheers and applause from the audience, signaling strong support for her stance and a rejection of the heckler’s remark.
Audience and Public Reaction
Video clips of the moment quickly circulated on social media, including a widely shared post by PopBase on X (formerly Twitter), and were featured in coverage by Sky News and other outlets. The public response overwhelmingly sided with Adele, praising her for confronting the anti-Pride sentiment head-on during a time meant to celebrate inclusivity.
Context and Previous Incidents
This is not the first time Adele has stood up against disruptions during her shows. In August 2023, she famously halted a performance to reprimand a security guard who was bothering a fan, showing her commitment to protecting her audience’s concert experience.
The Weekends with Adele residency remains a cornerstone of her recent career resurgence. After multiple extensions since its 2022 debut, Adele is scheduled for a break in August 2024 to perform a series of shows in Munich, Germany, before wrapping up the residency later that year.
Her 2021 album 30 continues to garner acclaim, having been nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2023 Grammys. The single “Easy on Me” also earned multiple nominations and won for Best Pop Solo Performance, reaffirming Adele’s global prominence during this period.
Pride Month and Cultural Significance
The timing of the heckler’s comment on the first day of Pride Month made the disruption particularly sensitive. Pride Month honors the LGBTQ+ community’s history and ongoing fight for equality and recognition. Adele’s outspoken defense during the incident underscored her support for inclusivity and respect, resonating deeply with fans and communities alike.
Final Notes
Neither Adele’s representatives nor The Colosseum at Caesars Palace provided immediate comments on whether the heckler was removed from the venue. Nevertheless, Adele’s candid response and the positive crowd reaction highlight her role not only as a world-class performer but also as a vocal advocate for respect and kindness in her shows.
As Adele continues to headline major events and captivate audiences worldwide, moments like these reinforce the power of artists to use their platforms in defense of important social .
