Frankie Valli Slams Allegations of Elder Abuse

Frankie Valli is speaking out in defense of his health, after videos of the 90-year-old singer appearing frail and disoriented on stage went viral on social media platforms such as TikTok.

The videos sparked concern among fans that the Four Seasons frontman was being forced to perform against his will, with some accusing his crew of elder abuse.

In a statement shared with People, Valli said he “wanted to clear the air” because “I know there’s been a lot of stuff on the internet about me lately.

“I’m lucky enough to be 90 years old and still doing what I love to do and as long as I’m able to and audiences want to come see me, I’ll be out there performing like I always have,” he continued. “I love what I do. And I know we put on a great show because our fans are always there in force and the show is still rocking.

“How do we put on the show?!” The Four Seasons sound has always been about layering vocals and instruments,” he added. “We use our 60 years of experience to sound like the records. I sing, I have singers singing, great arrangements… everything. I get a chuckle from the comments wondering if anyone is forcing me to go on stage. No one ever forced me to do anything I didn’t want to do.

The singer, who is currently touring with the Four Seasons, concluded: “I plan to perform for as long as possible, delivering that great Four Seasons sound. Like that line in Jersey Boys, I’m like that rabbit on TV, just going on and on and on. In pursuit of music.

The online chatter began after videos posted online showed Valli appearing to forget some lyrics while performing Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye) and appearing behind in a choreography in December 1963 (Oh What a Night). . Valli, who turned 90 in May, is scheduled to tour until April 2025.

The TikTok controversy comes four months after the singer’s restraining order against his son Francesco, 36, was extended to three years. A Los Angeles judge signed an order in April prohibiting Francesco from contacting or coming within 100 yards of the singer or his other son, Emilio.

In court documents, Emilio said he and Valli feared for their safety after Francesco tried to break into their father’s property. While waiting for law enforcement to arrive, Francesco “repeatedly physically threatened to harm or kill” Valli and Emilio, threats that were “part of a trend over the past few months.”

Valli married former CBS marketing executive Jackie Jacobs, 61, in Las Vegas in June 2023.