Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has found herself at the center of controversy following her recent performance at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. During the show, Carpenter, dressed in a lingerie-inspired outfit, was seen simulating a suggestive move while performing her hit single “Juno.” In the most provocative moment of the night, she dropped to her knees and appeared to engage in an explicit gesture with her microphone. This act, which many deemed inappropriate, has led to widespread backlash on social media.
The controversial move was not an isolated incident, as Carpenter has incorporated similarly provocative gestures into her performances throughout her Short n’ Sweet Tour, which began in September 2024. Each performance of “Juno,” a song that expresses intense attraction and desire, has featured various suggestive actions, with the singer often pushing boundaries. However, her latest actions in Los Angeles seem to have taken things to another level, causing an uproar among online critics.
Many fans and critics alike voiced their concerns, particularly about the impact on young viewers. One critic on social media remarked, “Can she stop over-sexualizing herself for one minute? Literal children are watching this.” Another stated, “Sabrina is one step away from starting an OnlyFans at this point,” suggesting that the pop star is crossing a line in her stage persona. Some fans went so far as to claim that the former Disney Channel star was no longer a suitable role model for kids, with one comment stating, “Sabrina Carpenter and her sexual positions giving me the ick.”
Despite the backlash, there were also fans who defended Carpenter’s bold performance choices. Some even expressed excitement about her increasingly daring moves during the song, with one fan commenting, “I’m obsessed with Sabrina Carpenter and her bold positions on her tour. Please, girl, let’s be besties!!” These supporters argue that Carpenter is simply embracing her artistic freedom and challenging societal norms.
Earlier in her tour, Carpenter faced similar controversy after performing a suggestive scene on a bed during her Philadelphia concert. The ongoing debate about her provocative stage antics has sparked discussions about the limits of performance art and the responsibility of artists in managing their public image, especially when it comes to younger fans.
