Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Rachel Zegler's Evita Exit Sparks Outrage and Support

Rachel Zegler left fans furious as she abruptly left the stage midway through her Evita performance on Thursday - pictured July 2

RACHEL ZEGLER'S EVITA DISASTER: WOKE STAR ABANDONS STAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHOW, FANS FURIOUS!

In a shocking turn of events, Rachel Zegler, the 24-year-old star of Disney's box office flop Snow White remake, left audiences stunned and fans fuming when she abruptly exited the stage during her Evita performance at London's Palladium theatre on Thursday.

According to sources close to the production, Zegler fell ill during the show and was unable to continue with her role as Eva Peron in the iconic musical. Her departure was announced during intermission, leaving fans wondering if they had just witnessed a rare talent leave the stage for good.

The 24-year-old star of the 'woke' Snow White remake fell ill during the show at London's Palladium theatre - with her departure announced at intermission, per People

But fear not, dear theatre enthusiasts! Enter Bella Brown, Zegler's understudy, who took on the role of Evita and completely stole the show with her breathtaking performance in act 2. The crowd went wild, giving Brown a well-deserved five-minute standing ovation as she belted out the iconic song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina".

But not everyone was impressed with Zegler's decision to leave the stage, or lack thereof. Fans took to social media to express their outrage and disappointment, calling her performance "a disaster" and demanding that she return her paycheck.

YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT FANS ARE SAYING ABOUT RACHEL ZEGLER'S EVITA PERFORMANCE!

Following a brief pause, her understudy Bella Brown, who played Perón's Mistress in the musical, took on the Evita role for act 2 - which begins with Don't Cry for Me Argentina - pictured July 14

One fan wrote on Twitter: "Rachel Zegler ruining everything she's a part of still. Give her a job at McDonald's, it's clear this woman isn't cut out for entertainment."

Another tweeted: "Stop giving her charity! The understudy is better. No shock."

And if that wasn't enough, some fans even suggested that Zegler should just leave the theatre industry altogether. One fan wrote: "I'd give her a standing ovation if she would just leave. Always one bus stop away from knocking it out of the park with this one."

Fans were left furious with the star over her abrupt exit

But not everyone was as harsh in their criticism. Many fans expressed concern for Zegler's health, wishing her well and hoping that she recovers quickly.

IS RACHEL ZEGLER'S EVITA PERFORMANCE JUST A HEALTH ISSUE?

The Evita musical, written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, follows the rise of Eva Peron from a poor background to becoming a powerful political figure in Argentina. Zegler had previously spoken about how much she loved the musical, saying: "Evita has been such an important musical to me since I was a little girl... The stage has always felt like home to me, and I'm thrilled to be making my West End debut."

But despite her enthusiasm for the role, it seems that Zegler's performance may have fallen short of expectations. Insiders claim that she was struggling with the demands of playing Eva Peron, a complex and iconic character who requires immense energy and vocal range.

SO, WHAT'S NEXT FOR RACHEL ZEGLER?

Despite her recent setback, Zegler is already lining up her next role in the upcoming comedy-drama She Gets It From Me, starring alongside Marisa Tomei. In the film, Zegler will play the daughter of Tomei's wild and free-spirited character.

But fans are still reeling from the news that Snow White, which was heavily criticized for its woke take on the classic fairytale, has been a box office disaster on both sides of the Atlantic.

WAKE-UP CALL FOR RACHEL ZEGLER?

It seems that Zegler's decision to leave the stage during her Evita performance may be more than just a health issue. With her recent track record of flops and controversies, one can't help but wonder if she's cut out for the entertainment industry.

TheScholarlyNote.com reached out to Zegler's representative, who confirmed that she will return to the stage tonight, Friday 25th July, for the evening performance of Evita.

Only time will tell if Zegler can bounce back from this latest setback and prove her doubters wrong. But one thing is for sure: fans are watching with bated breath as she navigates the cutthroat world of show business.

Others sent the star well-wishes for her recovery

Zegler is turning the page after facing a firestorm of backlash over Disney¿s Snow White reboot; (seen in 2022)