AceShowbiz - During her "GUTS World Tour" in Melbourne, Australia, 21-year-old singer Olivia Rodrigo visited the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium and met Pesto, a giant baby king penguin who has gained fame for his size and fluffy appearance. Rodrigo shared a TikTok duet with Pesto using the popular "Who are you?" sketch, and the aquarium responded with gratitude, stating, "Pesto loved meeting another super fan."

Despite her exciting encounter, Rodrigo's Australian tour has sparked controversy regarding ticket distribution. Many fans were frustrated after failing to secure tickets to her four sold-out shows in Melbourne. However, a brand has been criticized for inviting several influencers to attend the concert, raising concerns that these influencers may not be genuine fans and could be taking away from those who truly cherish Rodrigo's music.

Fans expressed their disappointment on social media, questioning the brand's marketing strategy and advocating for a fairer ticket distribution system. They compared the situation to the "Eras Tour" of Taylor Swift, where influencers had also been gifted tickets, leaving fans who had waited patiently feeling disillusioned.

Although Rodrigo interacts with fans in the front row at her concerts, some fans reported that the fan ticket system was not honored at the Melbourne show. Those who had arrived early and planned to secure a spot on the barricade were disappointed when the numbering system was reportedly disregarded and some individuals were pushed back in the line.