Who is Juan Pablo? Fan whom Adele defended during show for standing up apologizes, says he just had 'one opportunity'

A video showed Adele stopping her performance mid-song to tell the security to stop 'bothering' Juan Pablo

PUBLISHED AUG 29, 2023

Adele paused her Las Vegas show to defend a fan who was asked to sit down by security (Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Juan Pablo, who became the talk of the town after Adele defended him at her concert for standing up, has expressed some remorse for potentially inconveniencing those seated behind him.

However, he reportedly maintained that the individuals who complained, also had the option to stand up and enjoy the performance.

Adele stops performing at her Vegas residency to defend fan from a security guard. pic.twitter.com/LfRlVEUAfk
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Why did Adele call out security?

In a video, Adele was performing 'Water Under the Bridge' when she stopped mid-song to tell security to stop "bothering" Pablo at her Las Vegas show on Saturday, August 26.

Soeaking to TMZ, Pablo said, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry…..but, I only had one opportunity to see her, and I took it."

Juan Pablo says he does feel bad for those who might've been blocked by him standing up in front of them, but also says that they could've stood up too, solving the problem (@TMZ/Youtube) — Juan Pablo says he does feel bad for those who might've been blocked by him standing up in front of them (TMZ/Youtube)

He acknowledged feeling a bit sorry for those who may have had their view obstructed as he stood up, but he suggested that they could have stood up themselves.

Did Adele support Juan Pablo?

Pablo recorded a video of the experience using a selfie stick, which drew criticism for being obtrusive.

However, he clarified that his intention was to capture a real-time memory rather than seek attention saying. He said, “I want that memory for a lifetime for me."

Weekends with Adele is the first concert residency by English singer Adele, held at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace (@adele/Instagram) — Weekends with Adele is the first concert residency by Adele at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas (adele/Instagram)

He expressed his gratitude to Adele for making him feel included and not like a troublemaker, and he even managed to reconcile with the security guard involved in the incident, posing for a selfie together.

Grammy-winning singer Adele will reportedly earn $2 million per show for her extended Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace (@adele/Instagram) — Adele will reportedly earn $2M per show for her extended Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace (adele/Instagram)

How many Vegas shows has Adele done?

According to Rolling Stone, after 34 successful performances in Las Vegas, Adele's representatives officially announced on Sunday morning, August 27, that she would be performing an additional 34 dates as part of the residency.

The show's initial dates ran from 18 November 2022 to 25 March 2023, comprising a five-month series of Friday and Saturday night shows (@adele/Instagram) — Adele's initial dates ran from 18 November 2022 to 25 March (adele/Instagram)

This means she will be doing double the number of shows she has done. The new dates will kick off on June 16 and 17 and is scheduled to culminate on November 3 and 4, for now.

How much is Adele making per Vegas show?

As per the New York Post, sources said the acclaimed ‘Hello’ singer is anticipated to amass approximately $2M for each stage appearance.

Adele's soul-tinged songs of love's lost and memories made are set to resonate with all who hear them (@adele/Instagram) — Adele will perform in an additional 34 shows all the way till November (adele/Instagram)

A substantial deal of 60 shows, marking her performance schedule at The Colosseum, has already commenced with an initial run of 26 shows, concluding on April 16.

This ambitious endeavor guarantees her a remarkable sum of $105M, sources reportedly said.