Comedian Fernanda Arantes Struck by Thrown Chair During Florianópolis Show

Overview

• Fernanda Arantes was hit in the hand by a chair thrown from the audience during a stand‑up set at the Floripa Comedy Club on Friday, July 10, 2026, after a spectator shouted body‑shaming insults.
• Arantes posted video of the episode online showing the attack and the insults, the clip went viral, she showed a hurt hand on camera and then resumed the performance with the audience’s support.
• The club and its producer say they called the Polícia Militar at the time, removed the spectator, and preserved CCTV for investigators, and police later told reporters they identified a suspect though no arrest has been disclosed.
• Reports conflict over whether a formal police report was filed immediately, and Arantes has said she has not yet decided what legal steps to pursue.
• The case has prompted wide public and industry solidarity and renewed debate about safety for live performers and gendered verbal aggression in public venues.