We’ve all had an embarrassing misstep at one time or another that has seen us trip up, or have a wardrobe malfunction at an inopportune moment.
Spare a thought then for celebrities who’ve been through the same thing but onstage in front of thousands – sometimes in front of millions when the footage gets picked up and seen world-wide.
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Madonna had a rather fateful accident onstage at the 2015 Brit Awards when she tripped on the long flowing cape she was wearing as part of her costume and went for a tumble down a flight of steps.
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Like a trooper though, she picked herself up and kept on going. She’s not the first star to have to endure such a mishap though – click through the gallery to see all the other celebs that have experienced embarrassing onstage mishaps.
Poor Madge tripped on the long flowing cape she was wearing as part of her costume.
Being a pro though, Madonna just picked herself right up again afterwards!