Olivia Rodrigo says she has 'smelled' fans wearing diapers for front-row spots at her concerts

Olivia Rodrigo recalled smelling fans who have worn nappies to her shows just so they could keep their spots at the front row.

In an interview on the UK radio show KISS Breakfast, the Filipino-American singer said she had caught the odor of worn diapers while she was performing.

"I have been to certain concerts and certain festivals where people wear diapers so that they can be front row of the show," she said. "That's been an experience of a performer that I have smelled and experienced."

For Rodrigo, the smell was difficult to forget. "It's also like with the ball drop in New York for New Year's Eve, everyone is wearing diapers—they sit there all day. That's a thing. I think about it kind of often. It's a real thing."

In a 2025 fan video of her performance in London, Rodrigo was seen addressing fans wearing nappies.

"'Wearing diapers for front row,'" she said, reading it off a sign. "Is that true? Did you guys wear diapers? You're wearing a diaper to be in the front row?"

At the time, the musician appreciated the gesture. "Wow. Wow, that's actually amazing," she said. "I love you. Thank you for doing that."

Rodrigo is known for the hits Driver's License, Good 4 U, Deja Vu, Traitor, Brutal, among others. She started in the entertainment industry as an actress, appearing in Disney's Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.