United Kingdom, July 5 -- Madonna reportedly pulled out of a planned surprise appearance at Pride in London after security concerns prompted her team to abandon the proposed visit.

Despite speculation the pop icon, 67, would join performers Beth Ditto and MNEK on the main stage in Trafalgar Square before an estimated audience of 1.8 million people on Saturday (04.07.26), Pride in London later confirmed on social media she would neither appear nor perform.

A source told The Sun: "Madge had been really excited to attend the event as she is such a huge advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. But a last-minute decision was made by her team not to take part due to the huge crowds, amid concerns she could send the well-organised event into frenzied chaos...