All-American Rejects Lead Singer Jumps Off Stage to Aid Fan in Distress at Holiday Concert

All-American Rejects’ Tyson Ritter performs at the 2025 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas.
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Summary

• The All-American Rejects halted their set at KROQ’s 2025 Almost Acoustic Christmas concert after frontman Tyson Ritter noticed a fan had fainted.
• Ritter attempted to assist the fan with food and water after observing her distress.
• Footage indicates that the fan was eventually escorted out after receiving help.

The All-American Rejects interrupted their performance at KROQ’s annual Almost Acoustic Christmas concert on December 13 after noticing a fan had fainted.

While performing their hit “Gives You Hell” at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, frontman Tyson Ritter paused the music to address the situation. Video shared by audience members captures this moment, where Ritter expressed concern for the affected fan.

“Let’s stop the song,” Ritter announced, following a brief pause during the bridge. “Stop the f—— music right now.”

The All-American Rejects perform at the 2025 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas show on Dec. 13.

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“Let’s get some EMT. Girl just passed out. Is she back? She with us? Tell me you weren’t looking for your f—— purse,” Ritter continued, addressing the crowd. “Let’s get you out of there. You can come sit and watch the rest of the song onstage.”

He handed his guitar to a crew member and grabbed a water bottle, rushing to assist the fan. A concertgoer was overheard off-camera praising his actions, saying, “He grabbed his own water bottle. What a f—— G.”

As event staff attended to the fan, Ritter kept the atmosphere light-hearted, asking the audience for snacks and joking about the holiday season. “We need Twinkies, some sugar. Anybody got any gumdrops?” he quipped, before checking on the fan to see if she was okay.

“There we go, Milk Duds to the rescue!” he added, as a protein bar was thrown onto the stage while the fan was supported by security.

The All-American Rejects perform at the 2025 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas show on Dec. 13.

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As security helped the fan exit the venue, the crowd reacted with applause. Ritter then inquired whether it was appropriate to resume the performance. “Is it not cool to finish the song?” he asked, gauging the crowd’s reaction.

After receiving a thumbs-up from a medical professional attending to the fan, Ritter and his band members resumed playing, as shown in footage from the event.

The event also featured performances by Evanescence, Papa Roach, Third Eye Blind, and Wet Leg, with proceeds supporting local charities, including the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center and Para Los Niños.