Beyoncé Knowles' painful trip

Jul 26, 2007, 13:00 GMT

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Beyoncé Knowles fell face first down a flight of stairs during a concert.

The singer was performing her hit 'Ring the Alarm' in Orlando on Tuesday night (24.07.07) when she lost her balance and slid down a dozen steps, dropping her microphone which slid across the stage.

But Beyoncé - who was wearing a trench coat and high heels for the song - quickly grabbed the mic, sprang to her feet and began singing again, barely missing a beat.

A representative for the 'Dreamgirls' star said: "Beyoncé's fall on stage in Orlando, Florida, during her performance of 'Ring The Alarm' was a mere spot on an otherwise sensational, flawless show.

"It was a case of her coat's hem getting caught in her shoes, but Miss Knowles picked herself right up, without missing a beat, showing to all that she is the best."

One concert goer, Anette Nelson, said: "Everyone gasped. But she got up right away and acted like nothing happened. I don't even think she missed a word of the song! Everyone started cheering her on, because she recovered like a true professional."

When she had finished singing, Beyoncé, 25, joked: "Don't put it on YouTube."

The star recently claimed dancing in heels is not a problem, but admitted she does find it difficult to dance and sing at the same time.

She said: "The easiest part is dancing in the heels. I don't even think about it anymore, it's just second nature.

"But it is difficult to dance and sing at the same time. I have to make sure I'm in shape and I'm hydrated."

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