Lady Gaga’s inauguration escort reveals the joke the singer made about her dress

Lady Gaga’s inauguration escort reveals the joke the singer made about her dress: ‘We have an equal chance of tripping on this’

Marine captain Evan Campbell has revealed that Lady Gaga was afraid of tripping on her dress during her appearance at Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20th.

The 30-year-old spoke to Task & Purpose about his experience during the event and elaborated on why he was selected to escort the 34-year-old singer.

Campbell remarked that, before the event began, many of the organizers were worried about the length of her flowing red Schiaparelli dress.

Stepping in: Lady Gaga’s inauguration escort Capt. Evan Campbell revealed that the singer was afraid of tripping on her dress during her appearance at the event; the two are seen on January 20th

‘There was a concern — obviously she was wearing this very beautiful, very large dress, and there was a concern that she might need some help getting down the stairs,’ he explained.

The rest of her outfit was comprised of a fitted navy blue cashmere jacket and a golden dove-shaped brooch.  

The combat veteran then recalled that he was chosen to escort the hitmaker due to his large frame. 

Campbell noted that the organizers ‘basically looked around and I was one of the taller, larger individuals, and they just asked if I would be willing to assist.’   

Concerns: Due to the length of her flowing red Schiaparelli gown, the organizers felt that the singer would 'need some help getting down the stairs'

Concerns: Due to the length of her flowing red Schiaparelli gown, the organizers felt that the singer would ‘need some help getting down the stairs’

Reasoning: Campbell noted that he was chosen to escort the performer due to his large frame

Reasoning: Campbell noted that he was chosen to escort the performer due to his large frame

Before the singer took the stage to sing the United States national anthem, the Marine noticed that she was experiencing a bout of stage fright. 

The captain then reassured her that she would be fine and gave her words of encouragement.

He elaborated, ‘It just seemed like a very natural human thing to do to look over and go, “Hey you’re going to do great. You always do well, you know, you’re a performer, you’re going to do great.”‘ 

‘It just seemed like she needed to hear a relaxed voice,’ the captain added.  

Campbell also expressed that he was happy to provide a positive image for his fellow Marines.

Lending a hand: The Marine also recalled that the hitmaker experienced stage fright before performing, to which he responded by offering her words of encouragement

Lending a hand: The Marine also recalled that the hitmaker experienced stage fright before performing, to which he responded by offering her words of encouragement

He noted, ‘Millions of people have now seen a United States Marine with Lady Gaga, so I’m just glad I did the Marine Corps proud on this one.’ 

In a separate interview with The Marine Corps Times, Campbell also related that the singer made a humorous remark about her dress just before they walked on stage together.

He told the publication, ‘She looked at me and she’s like “a fair warning … we have an equal chance of tripping on this.”‘

The presidential inauguration was watched by nearly 40 million people, and over 21 million viewed the subsequent Celebrating America television special. 

Good job: Campbell remarked that he was 'glad I did the Marine Corps proud' while escorting the singer

Good job: Campbell remarked that he was ‘glad I did the Marine Corps proud’ while escorting the singer

Wide viewership: The 59th Presidential Inauguration was watched by almost 40 million people

Wide viewership: The 59th Presidential Inauguration was watched by almost 40 million people