Britney Spears isn’t having much fun in Mexico City.
Upon her arrival on Tuesday, cameras caught the star making an insulting gesture with her middle finger. She later said she gestured to the paparazzi following her, who, she said, nearly caused a car accident.
Now, she has angered thousands of Mexican fans.
Ending her world tour at the Foro Sol stadium Sunday, the pop princess abruptly walked off the stage after singing only four songs. Reuters reports during her fifth song, “Stronger,” she left the stage, simply saying, “I’m sorry, Mexico. I love you. Bye.” The crowd was less than pleased, chanting, “fraud, fraud” while throwing Britney paraphernalia.
Concert organizers OCESA said in a statement Monday that a thunderstorm and lightning posed a significant threat to the safety of the performers on stage, and they had to call off the show. OCESA also said the fans, who paid anywhere from $14 to $190 for tickets to Sunday’s show, would be able to get a full refund.
Reuters reports Spears also said in a statement, “The Mexican fans are some of the best in the world. However, for the security of my company and the audience, as well as for the show’s quality, I had to suspend my performance.”
