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Keith Urban Laughs Off Awkward “Nicole” Moment On Stage
It was a moment that left both Keith Urban and the audience laughing — and maybe cringing just a little. During his October 17 concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the country superstar had an unexpected exchange with a fan that quickly went viral on TikTok.
While chatting with concertgoers between songs, Keith asked one woman for her name. Her reply — “Nicole” — immediately caught him off guard. The 57-year-old paused, laughed, and then jokingly collapsed to the stage floor, sending the crowd into hysterics. The moment was a playful nod to his estranged wife, actress Nicole Kidman, from whom he is currently separated.
Regaining his composure, Keith tried to lighten the mood, quipping, “Nicole… like Nicole Richie?” His humor eased the tension, turning an awkward moment into one of the night’s biggest laughs.
The timing, however, comes amid a difficult chapter in Keith’s personal life. Reports confirmed last month that he and Kidman, his wife of 19 years, have been living apart since early summer. Sources say the decision to end the marriage was Keith’s, while Nicole had hoped to reconcile. She officially filed for divorce on September 30, citing irreconcilable differences.
Still, even in the middle of heartbreak, Keith showed the same charm and grace that have long defined him — proving that sometimes, laughter really is the best way to heal.