Miley Cyrus Fires Back at Criticism of Hollywood Bowl Concert and Considered Not Doing Second Show: ‘It’s Hard for Me to Stand Up Here’

Miley Cyrus addressed criticism surrounding her comeback concert at the Hollywood Bowl during her subsequent performance on Sunday night. Speaking to the audience, the artist revealed that the backlash led her to consider canceling the second show entirely, noting that she struggled to take the stage.

Responding directly to the negative reception of her Friday performance, Cyrus defended her dedication to her art, telling the crowd that she had never previously been told she does not put her heart into her work. The incidents highlight the emotional toll of public criticism on the performer during her high-profile return to the stage.