Singer Neha Kakkar faced online backlash after showing up three hours late to her concert in Melbourne, Australia. A video shared on Reddit captures the emotional singer apologizing to the audience while visibly distressed. Since then, fans have taken to Instagram to shed light on the reasons behind her tardiness and emotional breakdown.

Neha Kakkar Apologizes to Fans for Delay

In the video, Neha can be seen tearfully addressing the audience, expressing her gratitude and regret. "You have all been so sweet and patient. I hate making anyone wait, and I’ve never done it before in my life," she said. "I’m truly sorry. You mean the world to me. I was really worried about what might happen. This moment means so much to me, and I’ll always remember tonight. But I promise I’ll make sure you all enjoy yourselves after waiting so long."

Audience Reacts Critically

Despite Neha's heartfelt apology, some audience members were not forgiving. In the video, one person is heard saying, "This isn’t India, you're in Australia. Go back and rest. We waited over two hours. Very good acting. This isn’t Indian Idol."

Social media users also voiced their frustration, with one commenting, "Someone, please get the guy in the background on a TV show." Others criticized the "fashionably late" trend among celebrities, with one saying, "It’s disgusting how many celebrities are allowed to be 2-3 hours late." Another suggested, "Deduct $150 for overacting."

Some comments were particularly harsh. One read, "People pay money to watch Neha Kakkar? That’s what you get for attending a Neha Kakkar concert." Another wrote, "Three hours late? That’s unprofessional. She should at least offer refunds." Some also referenced her previous behavior on TV shows, with one commenter stating, "First she did this on TV, now she’s doing it at concerts."

Fans Defend Neha Kakkar's Actions

In contrast, many fans rushed to Neha's defense, offering explanations for the delay. A video shared on Instagram shows Neha in tears, with one fan explaining, "The event organizers ran off with the sponsor money. The show was almost canceled, but Neha didn’t let that happen. She still decided to perform for the audience, even though it caused the delay."

Another Instagram user shared, "Do you know the real reason? She performed without getting paid and paid the dancers and crew out of her own pocket. She did all of this just for her fans."

A further comment read, "Instead of walking away, Neha chose to perform despite the chaos. She was late, not by choice, but because she didn’t want to disappoint her audience."

As the situation develops, it’s clear that while Neha’s emotional reaction may have been misunderstood by some, many fans recognize her dedication and commitment to them, even in the face of difficult circumstances.