Justin Bieber stops performance to slam ‘obnoxious’ fans during Birmingham show

The pop superstar reprimanded the UK crowd for 'screaming' too much 
Not happy: Justin Bieber slams fans during his Birmingham show
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Jennifer Ruby19 October 2016
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Justin Bieber stopped mid-way through his Birmingham concert to slam the ‘obnoxious’ fans in the audience.

The Canadian pop superstar, who has had a difficult relationship with his ‘Beliebers’ in the past, told the crowd to ‘stop screaming’ as he performed on Tuesday night.

During his show at Birmingham’s Barclaycard Arena, the 22-year-old decided to reprimand his devoted fans who had turned out to see him sing.

“Guys, can you do me a favour? Can you guys just relax for like two seconds? I’m like two feet away from you, I can hear you,” he said after one song.

“I appreciate it, I appreciate all the love, it’s amazing, but can you show it in a different way? Screaming is just so obnoxious.”

Bieber went on to say that he found it ‘frustrating’ that the audience were screaming and not appreciating the music or what he was saying.

“Scream after the songs? Enjoy the songs, then scream, screaming is awesome. Screaming is fun.

“Then take a chill pill for a second and just listen to me speak. I don’t feel like I’m being heard some times and it gets a little frustrating.

“If, when I’m speaking, you guys could not scream at the top of your lungs. Is that cool with you guys?”

He added: “I’ve been on tour for a while now, away from my friends and away from my family… That’s tough sometimes. But I adore all you beautiful people who keep me company. Now scream!”

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Bieber has told off fans for being over-zealous in the past, even going so far as to ban them from asking for photos and cancelling all meet-and-greets.

The pop star, who is currently on the UK leg of his Purpose tour, is thought to be considering a permanent move to London.

He has just rented a £180,000-a-month property in north London as he plans to split his time between the UK and Los Angeles.

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