Jennifer Lopez Goes Viral After Giant Cricket Crawls up Her Neck Mid-Concert – Video of Her Reaction

Onstage in front of thousands, Jennifer Lopez barely reacted when an unexpected interruption landed inches from her face, turning a split-second encounter into her latest viral moment.

Jennifer Lopez proved her professionalism once again when an unexpected guest, a large cricket, made its way up her neck mid-performance, turning a moment of potential chaos into a viral highlight.

The incident, caught in a now widely shared Instagram video, shows the superstar performing when the insect appears on her shoulder and inches toward her neck.

Without missing a lyric, Lopez brushed it off and carried on, prompting loud cheers from the crowd. The clip was posted with the cheeky caption, "Plot twist: @JLo just started rehearsals for Kiss of the Cricket Woman… on stage… in real time. 😂💋🦗"

Fans flooded the comments with praise for her composure. "Didn't even flinch! Professional level❤️" wrote one, while another added, "my shayla omg 😭😭 she nailed it like a pro [sic]."

"She is just the best! 🩷✨ really fun moment but so professional at the same time! 🦗✨," one person wrote, while another joked, "Some lucky bug ❤️."

Several fans admitted they wouldn't have been so calm. "Handled it so well, I would have collapsed right there 😂🤍👏🏻," said one, with another calling it, "Absolute professionalism in its purest form👏."

"This was insane 😂👏 iconic! We love you Jenny❤️🇰🇿 always you are welcome [sic] 🫶🏻," one hailed it as an iconic J.Lo moment, and another mused, "Only JLo can turn removing a cricket into an iconic moment 😂🤍."

The viral moment comes as Lopez is in the middle of her "Up All Night Tour," her first tour in six years. Known for her high-energy performances, elaborate dance numbers, and striking costumes, the music icon has a long touring history. The "Up All Night Tour" features both classic hits and songs from her 2024 album "This Is Me... Now."

Ahead of her Yerevan show, Lopez posted on Instagram, "This summer is a celebration of freedom and having a damn good time. ✨ See you tonight Yerevan! #JLoLiveIn2025 [sic]." In another post, she teased, "I'm looking for something that makes me feel something that I can't ignore ✨ #SaveMeTonight #JLoLiveIn2025."

This return to touring follows a turbulent period for Lopez, who spoke in an Interview Magazine conversation with Nikki Glaser about a canceled tour, saying:

"I can't wait to get back out there. I have the most understanding and loving fans in the world. Some fan bases can be spicy. Mine are just a bunch of lovers. I was so devastated to let anybody down, but I just needed to be with my kids and myself and really dig down deep into things that were happening in my life."

"And I'm glad I did, because it was a really difficult time for me. Probably the hardest time of my life, but it was also the best time because I got to do that work on myself," she added.

After the "Up All Night Tour" concludes, Lopez will return to Las Vegas for a new residency, announcing on Instagram:

"SURPRISE JLOVERS! We"re back! I'm doing a residency in Las Vegas! Join me for Up All Night Live In Las Vegas At The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Dec 30 – Jan 3, & select dates in March! Tickets on sale Friday, June 6 at 10 AM PT [sic]. 🤍"

Whether it's a world tour comeback or an insect making a surprise appearance, Lopez has shown she can handle the unpredictable with the same poise and precision that have defined her decades-long career, leaving fans eager for whatever, or whoever, might join her on stage next.