Olivia Rodrigo Shares She Has "Smelled" Fans Wearing Diapers Front Row at Her Shows
Rodrigo said some fans wear diapers to stay in front, and she has smelled them from the stage at concerts and festivals.
- Singer Olivia Rodrigo revealed on Wednesday that she has "smelled" the pong from fans wearing diapers to secure front-row spots at her concerts, expressing shock at the lengths concertgoers pursue.
- Speaking with KISS FM hosts Tyler West and Chloe Burrows, Rodrigo recounted observing fans wearing diapers during a New Year's Eve performance in New York City, noting they "sit there all day" to maintain barricade positions.
- This practice is not unique to Rodrigo's shows; Taylor Swift superfans have also previously claimed to wear diapers to avoid leaving the barricade and missing concert moments.
- Observers note this behavior reflects a shift in concert culture where fans treat their bodies as obstacles to maintain a spot, prioritizing digital footage over the live experience itself.
- Rodrigo is currently preparing for her 2027 world tour amid ongoing discussions about intense idol worship, where fans endure significant physical discomfort to be near performers.
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It sounds incredible – but pop star Olivia Rodrigo (23) has experienced exactly that: some fans seem to go to the extreme to be in the front row at concerts. In an interview, the singer revealed that some concert visitors even wear diapers in order not to have to leave their seats in front of the stage during hours of shows.What initially sounds like a crazy fan anecdote became a surprising experience for Rodrigo: she actually noticed the smell …
Olivia Rodrigo revealed that some of her fans have taken extreme measures to avoid losing their front row seats during her concerts. The 23-year-old pop star made the statement while promoting her new album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, on KISS FM UK. “I’ve been to a few concerts and festivals where people wear diapers so they can stay in the front row for the whole show,” she said. Photo: Olivia Rodrigo / GettyImages “And that’s s…
Olivia Rodrigo can smell her fans' nappies and frankly we've all gone too far
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