Bardot member Katie Underwood cries as she is called a ‘complete moll’ after drama exploded  backstage at band’s reunion show at Bondi Beach

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Katie Underwood, from the band Bardot, has denied accusations that she behaved inappropriately behind the scenes at their 25th anniversary concert this weekend.

The popular Australian girl group, which originally formed in 2000, got back together on Saturday night to perform at the Mighty Hoopla Festival in Bondi, Sydney. Four of the five members who were in the original lineup took the stage.

Sophie Monk did not join her old bandmates for the hotly anticipated one-off reunion. 

You know, everyone saw how great Bardot’s show went, but I’ve learned that what happens behind the scenes isn’t always sunshine and roses. Katie recently shared that she actually received some negative reactions about how she acted while the cameras weren’t rolling, which is a reminder that things aren’t always as they appear!

Katie responded to online criticism in a video posted to Instagram on Monday. She addressed accusations that she had behaved inappropriately behind the scenes, visibly upset by the comments.

She stated that she’s been receiving hateful and sexist messages since appearing on the show, and then shared the events that led up to her involvement.

She said they were allowed backstage thirty minutes before their performance. All she asked for was a quick sound check and a microphone.

There were genuinely around fifty people crowded backstage. It was really difficult to even get through the door. Seeing thousands of people in the audience also made me incredibly nervous, and because I really wanted to give a good performance, I was feeling a lot of pressure.

The singer said she was completely focused on a flawless performance, but finding the correct crew member to help was a challenge.

She explained, “All we needed was a quick sound check and a microphone, but we couldn’t locate the audio technician anywhere, even after looking all over.”

She admitted that in the scramble she may not have come across warmly.

As a woman, there’s this expectation to always appear cheerful. But honestly, I wasn’t happy. I was really stressed, and it was obvious – I just couldn’t hide it.

Addressing the negative reaction online, she made a distinction between personal beliefs and public statements, and labeled the spread of rumors as a form of bullying.

‘Once it’s online, it’s bullying. Don’t kid yourself,’ she said, promising to block haters. 

She also warned that ongoing online attacks could affect her willingness to tour again.

She stated that if things don’t improve, she won’t be able to go on tour, explaining that the stress of handling criticism right before a big performance is draining.

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2026-02-24 05:20