Harry Styles was struck in the face by an unknown object during his concert in Vienna, Austria on Saturday July 8.
As seen in a video captured by a fan, the 29-year-old British pop star struts across the stage at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium when a mysterious object hits him near the eye. The “As It Was” singer then winces in pain as he bends over, covers his eyes and continues to walk off stage.
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The former One Direction member, who is about to wrap up his epic Love on Tour outing, had not commented on the incident on social media at press time.
This isn’t the first time Styles has been hit by objects during his shows. Last year, the crooner had to take a short break in Chicago after being struck in the groin by an object thrown by a fan. He also got thrown Skittles and chicken nuggets while performing.
Styles is the latest victim of a dangerous trend in which artists are hit by random objects at concerts. Bebe Rexha, Lil Nas X and Kelsea Ballerini are among the slew of performers whose shows have recently been interrupted by the launch of various items, including a phone, a sex toy and a bracelet, respectively.
Ava Max was also slapped by a fan who rushed onto the stage, and another spectator threw her mother’s ashes onto the stage during P!nk’s performance at BST Hyde Park in London on June 25.
Adele even addressed the concerning trend during one of her recent Las Vegas residencies. “Have you noticed how people are forgetting show etiquette right now, people throwing s— on stage? Have you seen that?” she heard in a clip on social media.
Watch Styles get punched in the face during his Vienna concert on Twitter below.
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