Chappell Roan demands ‘apology’ from photographer during tense red carpet moment

Chappell Roan demands ‘apology’ from photographer during tense red carpet moment
Chappell Roan came face-to-face with a photographer who had 'yelled' at her at the Grammys (Dana Jacobs/WireImage)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Chappell Roan, known for her fierce and unapologetic attitude, made headlines once again after an intense confrontation at the 'Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour' concert documentary premiere on October 25, Friday.

The 'Bitter' singer, 26, was caught on camera calling out a familiar face from among the mediapersons—this time, not with her signature vocals, but with a demand for respect.

Chappell Roan confronts photographer for ‘disrespecting’ her earlier

As Chappell Roan approached the photographer, a video shared on social media captured her expressing frustration over a prior incident at the Grammys.



 

“You were so disrespectful to me at the Grammys,” she declared, making no attempt to hide her anger. “You yelled at me at the Grammy party. Yes, I remember. You were so rude to me. And I deserve an apology for that. You need to apologize to me.”

Though it’s unclear from the clip whether Roan received the apology she sought, someone guiding her through the red carpet tugged on her arm to intervene.

Chappell Roan's VMAs clash highlights singer's struggle with pressures of fame

This incident follows another tense exchange just last month, when Chappell Roan attended the MTV VMAs red carpet pre-show at UBS Arena.


ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Chappell Roan attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
Chappell Roan attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

 Nominated for an award, her special night took a turn when an unidentified voice in the crowd was heard shouting, “Shut the f**k up.”

Roan, not one to let disrespect slide, shot back immediately, “You shut the f**k up,” before regaining her composure, adjusting her outfit, and adding a pointed, “Don’t. Not me, b***h!”

Reflecting on that VMAs red carpet incident, Roan explained to Entertainment Tonight' the anxiety that moments like these create.

“This is quite overwhelming and quite scary,” she admitted.

“I think for someone who gets a lot of anxiety around people yelling at you, the carpet is horrifying… And I yelled back. I yelled back! You don’t get to yell at me like that.”

Chappell Roan steps back from spotlight citing 'overwhelming' pressure

With the pressures of fame visibly taking a toll on her, Chappell Roan later canceled her performances at the All Things Go music festival, citing a need for personal space.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, she apologized to fans, saying, “I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I am unable to perform."

"Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it. I feel pressures to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health," she claimed. 

"I want to be present when I perform and give the best shows possible. Thank you for understanding. Be back soon xox.”

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