Usher under fire over hotel door incident in Paris sparking debate about celebrity behaviour
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Singer Usher is facing criticism online after a video surfaced showing a brief interaction with a doorman at the Baccarat Hotel in Paris.
The clip, which quickly went viral, shows the 46-year-old artist pausing and turning toward a doorman after holding the door open for a companion. The moment has sparked mixed reactions across social media platforms.
In the footage, Usher and his female companion are seen walking towards a glass entrance. After embracing, the woman proceeds to open one of the doors. Usher allows her to exit first and then turns back to look at the doorman, who quickly moves to open the other door. The singer is seen staring briefly in his direction, leading some viewers to interpret the gesture as a sign of discontent or entitlement.
Although no words were captured on the video, social media users began speculating about the singer’s intent. Comments ranged from confusion over why a celebrity would expect assistance with a door to criticisms of perceived arrogance.
Some users also made light of the irony in Usher’s name, a term that traditionally refers to a doorkeeper or guide. It remains unclear whether the singer was expressing dissatisfaction or simply pausing.
Can't blame the doorman for thinking he doesn't have to usher someone who calls himself the usher.
The incident continued to draw attention after a second clip showed a minor issue with Usher’s car door failing to close properly. A member of his team intervened to ensure the door was secured before the singer departed the venue.
No evidence has emerged suggesting that Usher spoke disrespectfully to the hotel staff.