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Sam Smith broke down in tears on stage as they reflected on the ‘challenging moments’ they have previously experienced.
The ‘Unholy’ singer, 31, is arguably one of the biggest musicians in the world – yet they have been subject to a lot of backlash over the past year.
They’ve been criticised for their ‘satanic’ performance at the Grammys, as well as the outfit they wore on the red carpet at the Brits.
Despite the controversy, Smith has legions of fans and the ‘I’m Not The Only One’ artist has shared a touching moment they experienced from the crowd at a recent show.
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While performing at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, Smith took a moment during their set to appreciate the love they were receiving from their fans.
The ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’ singer shared footage of the moment on their Instagram – which shows Smith taking in the applause from the audience.
Soon after though, they could visibly be seen wiping tears and holding their face after becoming consumed with emotion.
Along with the clip, Smith wrote a caption that thanked the fans and explained their personal connection to the Bell Centre.
It reads: “Dear Montréal.
“When I was in my early teens, a DVD of Rihanna’s Girl Gone Bad Tour came out and the show was at the Bell Centre. I watched it religiously. I was totally obsessed.
“Deep down it was my life’s mission to get to that room and to sing on that stage. My first time doing a show on that stage was at 21 years old with the In The Lonely Hour tour and it was my favourite show of the entire tour. You’ve just done it again.
“Last night made me feel a type of way I don’t think I’ve ever felt on stage. I’ve never felt so much love or heard an applause like that for myself ever.
“It makes every hard and challenging moment so worth it. The love for music and art in Montréal is astounding. I’m deeply deeply grateful to you all. You made that confused 14-year-old queer kid watching @badgalriri from a TV in a tiny village in England’s dreams come true last night.
“I love you irrevocably.”
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Fans of the artist have taken to the comments to show their appreciation for the ‘Stay With Me’ singer.
One comment reads: “I’m so grateful to have been part of that crowd, my admiration and love for your person as well as your art just multiplied by thousands after last night.”
Someone else adds: “It was such an incredible show!!!! We could totally feel your love, your joy and the empowerment that goes into your music!!”
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“I’m crying again! Thanks for a beautiful show,” pens a third.
“This is beautiful. You deserve everything, sweet Sam,” says a fourth.
Another fan writes: “I cried with you at that time of the show.
“Thank you so much for making us feel accepted and free to be who we are, you deserve the world.”
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