Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour made headlines over the weekend at London's O2 Arena with her special 'arrests' of iconic star like Emma Bunton and Salma Hayek.
- March 11, 2025
AceShowbiz - Sabrina Carpenter brought her electrifying Short n' Sweet tour to London's O2 Arena, and it was as star-studded as it was dynamic. During her performance of the playful hit "Juno," she continued her popular onstage bit of "arresting" audience members for being "too hot." This fun and engaging segment saw some familiar faces over the course of the weekend.
On Saturday night, March 8, the pop sensation chose Spice Girls' Emma Bunton, also known as Baby Spice, as her honorary arrestee. "You're kind of spicing up my life a little bit," Carpenter playfully told Bunton as she handed her a pair of fuzzy pink handcuffs.
Bunton, clearly thrilled, took to Instagram to share the moment, writing, "Please, please, please Arrest me for being a fan!!! @sabrinacarpenter you were amazing." Carpenter reciprocated by sharing a photo of Bunton holding the handcuffs as part of a photo dump from the night.
The excitement didn't end there. On the following night, it was actress Salma Hayek's turn to be "arrested." "Oh my goodness. Who is this woman in the front?" Carpenter exclaimed when she noticed the "Frida" actress.
"I need some of that. For real. Wow, you are so gorgeous […] It's crazy 'cause I just met you, but I'm already in love with you, and I feel like we're kind of destined. I'm getting hot because you're here."
Sabrina Carpenter previously "arrested" stars like Millie Bobby Brown, Jack Antonoff, and Margaret Qualley during the U.S. leg of her tour. The playful interaction adds a unique charm to her shows, making them truly memorable for both fans and special guests alike.
In another heartfelt Instagram post, Carpenter reflected on her career milestone of headlining the O2 Arena, having opened there eight years earlier as part of The Vamps' Middle of the Night tour.
"London, the last two nights at the @theo2london felt like such a little british dream," she wrote. "I opened there when I was 18 and it's been my goal ever since to come back and play my own shows. Then you not only sold them out but you also made my album number 1 in the UK again while I was there 🇬🇧💋 what did I do to deserve ya."
Carpenter's O2 Arena show came after her performances at the BRIT Awards where she delivered a medley of "Espresso" and "Bed Chem".
She was also honored with the Global Success Award. During her acceptance speech, she expressed her gratitude, "The first time I ever came to the UK was ten years ago - I was with my mom and nobody knew who I was. Maybe ten people. But, all I kept thinking about was one day how exciting it would feel if anyone in the UK knew my music. Now, this week I get to headline the 02 [Arena] because of you guys."
With her infectious charm and undeniable talent, Sabrina Carpenter captivates audiences and leaves an indelible mark wherever she goes. Her London shows were a testament to her ability to turn dreams into reality and create unforgettable experiences for her fans.