Enrique Iglesias slices fingers during ‘Sex and Love’ tour | Inquirer Entertainment

Enrique Iglesias slices fingers during ‘Sex and Love’ tour

/ 07:41 AM June 01, 2015

In this photo provided by Francis Ramsden, Enrique Iglesias grabs a drone onstage during a concert in Tijuana, Mexico on Saturday, May 30, 2015. A representative for the singer says in a statement to The Associated Press that Iglesias was "semi-treated" offstage after his fingers were sliced when he grabbed the drone. During live shows, Iglesias sometimes grabs a drone to show the audience a "point of view" angle. (Francis Ramsden via AP)

In this photo provided by Francis Ramsden, Enrique Iglesias grabs a drone onstage during a concert in Tijuana, Mexico, on Saturday, May 30, 2015. A representative for the singer says in a statement to The Associated Press that Iglesias was “semi-treated” offstage after his fingers were sliced when he grabbed the drone. During live shows, Iglesias sometimes grabs a drone to show the audience a “point of view” angle. AP

NEW YORK, United States — Enrique Iglesias was recovering Sunday after some of his fingers were sliced when he grabbed a drone during a concert in Tijuana, Mexico.

A representative for the singer said in a statement that Iglesias was “semi-treated” after the accident at the side of the stage to stop the bleeding on Saturday night. He was advised to end the show but went on to perform for an additional 30 minutes.

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“During the show a drone is used to get crowd shots and some nights Enrique grabs the drone to give the audience a Point of View shot. Something went wrong and he had an accident,” the statement read. “He decided to go on and continued playing for 30 minutes while the bleeding continued throughout the show.”

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Concertgoers at Plaza de Toros de Playas posted photos on social media of Iglesias, 40, with blood all over his white T-shirt.

“He was rushed to the airport where an ambulance met him there. He was then put on a plane to L.A. to see a specialist,” the statement read.

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In this photo provided by Francis Ramsden, Enrique Iglesias performs while holding his bloodied and bandaged right hand behind his back during a concert in Tijuana, Mexico on Saturday, May 30, 2015. A representative for the singer says in a statement to The Associated Press that Iglesias was "semi-treated" offstage after his fingers were sliced when he grabbed a drone during the concert. (Francis Ramsden via AP)

In this photo provided by Francis Ramsden, Enrique Iglesias performs while holding his bloodied and bandaged right hand behind his back during his concert in Tijuana, Mexico on Saturday, May 30, 2015, after he sliced his fingers on a drone.  AP

Iglesias’ show for 12,000 fans is part of his Sex and Love World Tour. His website says his next show is in July in Mexico City.

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