Melbourne stage invader tackles ‘scared’ The Weeknd during Saturday night show

Crowds at The Weeknd’s first Melbourne concert were momentarily stunned when a stage invader briefly interrupted the show on Saturday.

The concertgoer managed to get past extensive security and run towards the “scared” singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Melbourne fan climbs on stage during The Weeknd performance.

The Canadian singer appeared to nervously back away before he was tackled into a hug by the man, who goes by “Pyjama Man” on TikTok.

This is not the first time the man has performed such a stunt at a public event, previously streaking during the 2023 Cricket World Cup Final and identifying himself as a “troll, prankster, memer”.

The interloper personally shared videos of his spectacle onto TikTok, sparking some unimpressed comments from fans.

“He LITERALLY just talked about HOW BAD his anxiety is and this nasty clown does this,” one said.

“Bro you scared him,” a second said as another agreed, “You scared my man”.

One user asked what The Weeknd said to him during their brief interaction.

“He let me stay on stage with Him, but His Bodyguard was there,” the stage invader wrote, to objections from fans.

“No he did not — you endangered him — and you should have been arrested,” a response said.

Tesfaye has previously opened up about his ongoing battle with anxiety in an interview with Complex Magazine, revealing he “had a panic attack right before this interview”.

“My anxiety is a constant battle, and I feel like it never goes away,” he said.

“I’m learning to control it, but I’ve already realised that it’s part of my life. I can’t escape it.”

The incident wasn’t the only talking point after the night one show, with many fans expressing disappointment at the content and staging of the concert.

Their ire rose after seeing reports about the second performance on social media which showed the singer had clearly adjusted his show to address the major complaints and delivered an “electric” second show on Sunday.

“We all deserve a refund if that’s what Night 1 got. 1. Late. 2: Closed Roof. 3: Rushed songs. 4: No fireworks. 5: No good closing. And mainly no Moth to A Flame. We deserved BETTER! So disappointed,” an upset fan from Saturday’s show said.

Footage emerged late Sunday night and early Monday showcasing the open roof performance with fireworks.

Tesfaye even went beyond curfew to play Moth To A Flame for his fans — who naturally went ballistic.

“I think we’re past curfew but I can do one more maybe? Make some noise!” he said to the crowd.

Night one fans were seen all throughout the comments online, expressing their disappointment that they had a different experience.

“Bruhh I’m punching the air rn, where was this on n1,” one said.

“WHAT THE HELL???? WE DID NOT GET THIS YESTERDAY,” a second said.

“WHAT nah I feel cheated from night 1, I’m so upset,” added another.