VEGAS MYTHS DEBUNKED: Viral Adele Residency Stories Fact-Checked
Correcting common misconceptions about Adele's Caesars Palace residency "Weekends With Adele" after its 100-show run.
The Palestinian Flag Claim A viral video claiming Adele waved a Palestinian flag during "When We Were Young" was false. The flag was actually Mexican, as confirmed by longer footage. The performance occurred on September 30, 2023, before the Israel-Hamas conflict began.
Adele in spotlight looking up
Adele holds flag during protest
The Pride Comment Controversy While 10.5 million viewed a video of Adele allegedly confronting a heckler who shouted "Pride sucks," closer footage revealed the audience member actually said "Work sucks" in response to her discussing her schedule.
The Seat-Filler Myth Reports by The Sun about secret seat-fillers covering empty seats were unfounded. All shows sold out immediately. Available tickets were resales, with prices naturally dropping from initial inflated amounts ($41,280 to $4,000). Seat-fillers are only used when ticket holders can't attend.
Adele singing with mic
The Planet Hollywood Switch TMZ's April 2022 report about Adele moving to Planet Hollywood was incorrect. Both venues are operated by Caesars Entertainment, making internal competition illogical. The original postponement was due to COVID-related delays and creative differences regarding stage setup.