Newly leaked photographs from behind the scenes at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum have revealed the dramatic moments following an alleged glass-smashing incident involving reality TV star and performer Erika Jayne Girardi.
The images, shared with The Mail by a source close to the venue, show the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star standing face-to-face with at least two members of the Forum’s backstage management team. Her posture is tense, arms folded tightly across her chest, as several crew members look on from a distance. According to witnesses, the confrontation happened just minutes before Erika was due to take the stage on Sunday night.
“You could feel the tension in the air — people stopped what they were doing,” one backstage worker told us. “It was the kind of argument where everyone tries to look busy, but they’re really watching every second.”
The Heated Moment
Multiple sources claim the row began when a piece of glass — believed to be from a stemmed wine glass — shattered near the performer’s dressing area. While the cause of the break was initially unclear, one insider insists Erika herself slammed the glass down on a table after an exchange turned sour, sending shards across the floor.
Security staff and event coordinators quickly moved in, with at least one crew member attempting to calm the 53-year-old singer and television personality. The leaked photographs appear to capture the exact moment venue staff confronted her about the incident, with Erika visibly bristling at their presence.
“She wasn’t yelling, but her tone was sharp and she wasn’t backing down,” another insider revealed. “You could tell she felt she had a reason to be upset.”
The Real Reason Behind the Chaos
While rumours swirled online about diva demands or last-minute set changes, inside sources have now told The Mail the true spark for the confrontation. According to them, Erika was reportedly furious over a sudden change to her stage lighting plan, which she claimed would ruin a key moment in her set.
One source alleged that the lighting director informed her — less than an hour before showtime — that a certain lighting cue couldn’t be executed due to a technical fault.
“That part of the show is her big statement moment,” the source explained. “When they told her it couldn’t happen, she felt blindsided. The glass smash came seconds after that conversation.”
Aftermath and Reactions
Following the incident, Erika performed her set as scheduled, though observers noted she appeared “fired up” during her opening number. The Forum’s management has declined to comment on the leaked photographs or the alleged altercation, while Erika’s representatives have not responded to multiple requests for comment.
Fans, meanwhile, are divided — with some defending her passion for her performance, and others criticising what they see as unprofessional behaviour.
Whether the images were meant to stay private or not, they now offer a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the high-pressure world behind the velvet curtain — and into a side of Erika Jayne Girardi the public rarely gets to see.
