Brief
Miley Cyrus calls criticism of Hollywood Bowl shows “clickbait”
The pop star addressed negative reactions to her setlist changes and lyric omissions during her two‑night Hollywood Bowl run.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Miley Cyrus responded to online backlash over her Friday night Hollywood Bowl performance, labeling the criticism as “clickbait,” according to Variety.
What happened
On Friday, October 16, 2026, Cyrus performed her first solo concert in four years at the Hollywood Bowl, omitting full lyrics from hits such as “Party in the USA” and “Flowers.” The next day, during her second show, she addressed the audience, saying she had considered canceling the Sunday performance but chose to go on.
What the reports add
The Independent notes that Cyrus described the two shows as “more to me than an experiment,” emphasizing that the concerts were an “experience” for her and her fans. She also referenced a comment she heard about a video creator seeking “clickbait” on her show.
What was said
“I’ve never heard that I don’t put my heart into something,” Cyrus told the crowd, as reported by Variety. She added, “I don’t know if any of you heard that somebody was doing commentary to get clickbait on their video talking about my show on Friday night, but I’m a lot of things and we’re not even going to entertain that.” Later, she said, “So I can take a lot, but one thing I will not stand is any question about where my heart is when I’m on the stage. I am fully present.”
How it came about
Cyrus’s October concerts were promoted as celebrations of her September‑released album “Bass Persuades.” The shows were sold out, with a queue of 1.5 million people on Ticketmaster, according to earlier Felo coverage. The setlist changes and lyric cuts sparked criticism on social media, prompting Cyrus to address the issue directly during her Sunday performance.
Key facts
- Miley Cyrus called criticism of her Hollywood Bowl shows “clickbait” during her Sunday concert. (independent.co.uk)
- She omitted full lyrics from songs like “Party in the USA” and “Flowers” during the Friday performance. (independent.co.uk)
- Cyrus said she almost canceled the Sunday show but performed anyway. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Miley Cyrus claps back at criticism of her Hollywood Bowl performance”
