American Idol winner Scotty McCreery had fans laughing after an unexpected tumble during his March 26 show. While playfully mimicking a shotgun and walking backward, he tripped over a stage speaker.
Unhurt, McCreery bounced back up with a grin, joking, “Who put that there?” He later shared the video on Instagram with the caption: “The Stage: 1, Me: 0 .” Backstage clips showed his crew teasing him, calling the fall the night’s highlight. One member admitted brief concern, recalling their own past accident, but laughed it off: “Glad he didn’t hurt himself. But it was just a little enjoyable.”
Fans flooded the post with supportive comments: “Highlight of the night was Scotty getting back up!” and “Great recovery! So glad you are ok. I love how you keep it real.” On X, one user even spun it into a political metaphor.
It’s not McCreery’s first viral stage moment. Last August, during his Fall of Summer Tour, he halted a performance after witnessing a man strike a woman in the audience. Calling for security and police, he demanded the man’s removal, earning praise from fans for his quick action and respect.