Taylor Swift paused her performance of "Bad Blood" to call out a security guard for allegedly mistreating a fan during her concert at the Paris La Défense Arena.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has been making headlines for its elaborate performances and record-breaking success, but a recent incident at one of her Paris concerts has left fans shaken and disturbed. Photographs circulating online depict a puzzling scene: an infant lying on the floor of the pit section at the Paris La Défense Arena.
The child appears to be resting on articles of clothing rather than directly on the hard floor, and a person is seen standing over the child, though it's unclear if they are the parent or guardian. The images also show Taylor Swift merchandise and wristbands in the vicinity.
Social media users expressed outrage over the incident, condemning the individual who brought the infant to a concert known for its energetic crowds and potential for crowd surges.
"You belong in a jail cell for bringing your baby on the floor of a taylor swift concert. the lack of common sense is astonishing to me," one user wrote on Twitter.
"Who the F brings a baby to a concert?" another user questioned.
Fans of Swift were quick to defend themselves and the singer, emphasizing that the actions of one individual should not reflect on the entire fanbase.
"It wasn’t the whole fandom that brought that child, it was the parents. instead of calling out ‘swifties’ maybe call out the parents that brought the baby to the concert, and put them on the floor in the extremely crowded pit," one fan commented.
"This is not about artists or fanbases in anyway. this is ridiculous and so f---ing dangerous. how irresponsible do u have to be to take a baby to a concert and put it on the floor in ga ???!!" another fan exclaimed.
When contacted by Fox News Digital, a communications officer at the Paris La Défense Arena clarified the venue's policies.
"Paris La Defense Arena general terms and conditions of sale stipulate that all minors (without any age limit) holding a ticket for a concert at Paris La Défense arena must be accompanied by an adult. Under 18 children remain under their legal guardian responsibility, it’s venue policy. For spectators with a young child in the floor, an alternative seating arrangement has been proposed but refused by ticket holders."
A representative for Taylor Swift did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the incident.
During the concert, Swift paused her performance of "Bad Blood" to address a security guard who had allegedly mistreated a fan. The incident was captured on video and shared on social media.
In the video, Swift can be seen stopping the song and shouting at the security guard, "Don't you ever touch someone's hand like that. Why would you touch her like that?"
The fan involved in the incident later took to social media to thank Swift for defending her.
"I wanted to say thank you to Taylor for standing up for me and calling out that security guard," the fan wrote. "I was really scared in the moment, but she made me feel so much better."
Swift's intervention highlights her commitment to protecting her fans and ensuring their safety at her concerts. The incident has also raised questions about the role of security guards at large events and the need for proper training and protocols to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
