Sydney fans were treated to more than just Olivia Rodrigo’s chart-topping hits at her GUTS World Tour stop at the Qudos Bank Arena on October 17, 2024. The fully packed venue was electric during the pop sensation’s performance, but what transpired at the fan interaction session of her concert stole the show in unexpected and hilariously awkward styles.
In true Olivia fashion, the star attempted to get the crowd moving and grooving with a playful request on the ‘Guts, Asking two audience members to smooch for the camera. What she didn’t realize, however, was that this seemingly-cute couple was actually brother and sister! The moment took a humored turn when he promptly mentioned this was his sister and Olivia had to hilariously backpedal:
“She’s your sister? Oh sh*t, nevermind! Scrap that!”
The audience immediately screamed in laughter as a noticeably flustered singer apologized, joking his way out of the situation. Giggles and vicarious embarrassment played out in audience members burying their faces in their hands or howling with laughter. Rodrigo’s quick wit and self-laughter got the crowd in stitches, making parts of what could have been a really awkward moment just truly unforgettable.
Making things even funnier, the brother took to TikTok shortly after the show, posting a clip of the incident with the caption:
“Olivia Rodrigo asking my sister and I to kiss was not on my 2024 bingo card.”
The moment went totally viral online when Olivia herself entered the conversation, posting a public apology:
“I AM SO SORRY,”
Proving once again that she’s as relatable as ever. Still, Olivia managed to pull the moment off with characteristic grace, saying she would “forget it ever happened” and glided on with the rest of the show without missing a beat.
Of course, this is far from the first iconic moment Rodrigo’s had at this Australian leg of the tour-just last week, she humorously face-planted through a trapdoor during a Melbourne concert, taking her place as an “honorary Aussie” thanks to her good-natured and resilient response.
When one of those quirky mishaps happened with Olivia Rodrigo, she won the hearts of fans even more by showing that she remained unconsciously cool during such embarrassing moments. If anything, these unplanned moments have only added charm to the tour and undeniable success of her GUTS World Tour.
