Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and actor Ricky Martin continued his concert in Montenegro on Thursday despite the release of tear gas near the stage during the show.
The incident happened on May 21 during the opening night of the European leg of his Ricky Martin Live tour.
The concert was temporarily halted as spectators left the area and received assistance.
Martin, 54, and his team also immediately left the stage as security personnel and local authorities worked to bring the situation under control.
His publicist, Róndine Alcalá, addressed the matter in a statement shared on Instagram in Spanish and English.
She said one person fired tear gas at the stage, causing panic among the crowd.
“During Ricky Martin’s concert tonight in Montenegro – where the artist kicked off the European leg of his Ricky Martin Live tour – an individual fired tear gas towards the stage, causing an abrupt stoppage of the show as audience members moved away from the area and received assistance.”
His publicist said the singer was advised not to continue with the performance.
However, Martin decided to return once officials confirmed the area was safe. The statement said he was resuming the show to “fulfill his commitment to his fans.”
No serious injuries were reported and after the incident it was confirmed that Martin and his team were safe.
Martin is expected to continue the remainder of his European tour as planned. His upcoming appearances include a UK appearance at the HeritageLive Festival in Norfolk later this year, marking his first UK show in almost a decade.
