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Adele Melbourne: Surprise proposal at second Etihad Stadium show

UPDATE: ADELE has broken her own Etihad crowd record as she closed off her Australian tour with a bang - and some choice words for an overzealous security guard.

Adele wows fans in Melbourne

A RECORD crowd of 77,300 fans crammed into Etihad Stadium for Adele’s second concert in Melbourne, surpassing last night’s attendance by more than 2000.

The bumper show was full of highlights - including an unplanned wedding proposal and Adele dressing down a security guard.

Eithad communications manager Bill Lane said the Sunday concert ran smoothly and the crowd was “loving every second”.

He said fans had been urged to stagger their departure after chaotic scenes on Saturday night when 75,000 people poured out of the Docklands venue to catch trains, trams and taxis at the same time.

“Obviously it’s a big crowd to depart at the one time,” he said.

Adele fans leaving Etihad after Sunday night’s concert.
Adele fans leaving Etihad after Sunday night’s concert.
Waiting for trains at Southern Cross Station.
Waiting for trains at Southern Cross Station.
Adele fans Jodie and Charlee in a great mood after the Sunday gig.
Adele fans Jodie and Charlee in a great mood after the Sunday gig.

During Sunday’s concert the Grammy-winning singer stopped mid-show to chastise a security guard.

“Just before we go to the next song ... excuse me sir? Could you stop telling people to sit down?” Adele called out.

“If you don’t like dancing, don’t come to a f---ing music show.”

“If I see one more person get told to sit down, I swear to God.”

Adele said she was “a bit emotional tonight” as it was her last Australian show.

She also unknowingly created a once in a lifetime moment for a lucky couple.

As a gift to those attending her shows, the singer usually places signed letters on some of the seats in the arena.

However, the mega star said she fell asleep in the afternoon and didn’t get around to writing the letters.

To make up for the feat, she said that a member of the audience would be brought up on stage.

Chris, 40, was selected after the talented singer saw the man burst into tears when she walked past him during her opening song Hello.

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Chris and his partner, Wade, were brought up on to the stage to join the global singing sensation.

That’s when, unknown to Adele, Wade got down on one knee and proposed to Chris in front of a packed Etihad Stadium.

Chris said yes to a chorus of cheers from the crowd.

Afterwards, Adele said she did not know that a proposal was coming.

“That wasn’t planned, I had no idea,” Adele said.

Adele now holds the record for the two biggest crowds at Etihad since the venue opened in March, 2000.

Adele performs at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night. Picture: Getty
Adele performs at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night. Picture: Getty
More than 75,000 packed Etihad on Saturday. Picture: Getty
More than 75,000 packed Etihad on Saturday. Picture: Getty
Adele was in fine form in Melbourne. Picture: Getty
Adele was in fine form in Melbourne. Picture: Getty
A stunning backdrop for Adele’s Melbourne concerts.
A stunning backdrop for Adele’s Melbourne concerts.

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