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Critics have also pointed out that Perry’s choreography has been increasingly awkward and inconsistent—a sign, some suggest, of deliberate sabotage rather than artistic choice. Video footage shows her doing strange upside-down spreads, or stumbling during complex routines, fueling speculation that insiders might be intentionally undermining her performances.
This fuels a broader narrative about the demands placed on female pop stars today, where elaborate and often dangerous stunts overshadow musical talent and raw performance. Comments about her age—she’s in her early 40s—also surface, with some suggesting that the immense physical toll of her high-octane shows might be unsustainable, and that she’s perhaps being pushed to perform beyond her limits.