Ella Langley Cancels Tulsa Show Over 'Serious Security Threat'

Ella Langley pulled her Friday night show at Tulsa's BOK Center just hours before doors were set to open, citing what she called a "serious security threat" involving fans, venue staff, and her team. The announcement arrived shortly before 5 p.m. CT on both Langley's Instagram and the venue's social channels, according to Billboard.

Langley described the decision as "incredibly difficult" and said it was made under the advisement of local authorities, her security team, and venue personnel. "Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, the venue staff, and my team, the incredibly difficult decision was made to cancel tonight's show," she wrote, as reported by Rolling Stone.

The BOK Center issued its own statement, saying that "the safety and well-being of everyone involved is our absolute priority, and after careful consideration, we have determined that the show cannot proceed." The venue added that refund information would be shared soon.

Tulsa police, however, said they found no credible threat. In a Facebook post, the department said officers swept the arena with K-9 units, a bomb team, patrol officers, and BOK security before the event and again after a threatening call came in. "We did not find anything," the statement read.

Captain Richard Meulenberg told the BBC that a caller warned of "great harm" at the event in the form of "shots fired and bombs." After a second sweep, he said, "We could not find a credible threat," adding that the person who made the call "disrupted this entire event" for thousands of fans.

KTUL reported that Tulsa police believe the threat was likely a swatting call and that the department did not advise Langley or the venue to cancel. The decision, police said, was made by the BOK Center or Langley's team.

Langley apologized directly to fans in her post. "I know how much time, travel, money, and planning goes into coming to a show, and I can't tell you how sorry I am," she wrote, according to Rolling Stone. "I was so looking forward to spending tonight with you, but your safety will always mean more to me than anything else. I refuse to put anyone in harm's way."

The cancellation came during the final stretch of Langley's Dandelion Tour, which launched in May and is scheduled to conclude Oct. 31 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her next show is set for Saturday night in Lubbock, Texas, according to Billboard.