Months after Keith Urban's on-stage stumble at a Nashville concert, sources close to the country music star have raised serious concerns about his wellbeing, suggesting the incident was more than just a joke.
Behind the 'Joking' Collapse: A Symbol of Pressure
In October 2025, the 56-year-old singer stumbled backwards during a performance after an audience member shouted his ex-wife's name, "Nicole". While Urban laughed off the moment, an insider has now told RadarOnline the fall was a worrying sign following his public separation from actress Nicole Kidman.
The source described Urban as acting like a "lost soul" who is "running on empty." They alleged the singer has been in an "emotional free fall" since the couple parted ways in September, ending their 19-year marriage.
"It wasn't just a fall. It was him cracking under the weight of everything," the insider claimed, adding that the collapse felt symbolic of the immense pressure Urban is under as he continues his High and Alive tour across the US into next year.
A Tale of Two Breakups: Urban's Fragility vs Kidman's Grounded Approach
Friends are reportedly deeply concerned for Urban's health, describing him as "extremely fragile." "He's pretending everything's fine... But behind closed doors, he's exhausted, he's heartbroken and he's not himself," the source revealed. Some have urged him to take time off, fearing the relentless touring schedule could further damage his mental and physical health if ignored.
In contrast, Kidman, 58, is said to be navigating the breakup with a more grounded approach. According to the outlet, she is leaning on close friends and confronting the split "head-on." The source also claimed that many in the couple's circle have "quietly rallied around Kidman," viewing her as the more stable force in the relationship.
The Oscar-winning actress formally submitted divorce papers in October 2025, citing "irreconcilable differences" just a day after rumours of the split first surfaced.
Midlife Crisis and 'Confusing Choices' Blamed for Split
In November, members of Urban's inner circle opened up about the divorce, pointing to what they described as the singer's midlife crisis as the driving force behind the separation.
They told RadarOnline the split was the latest in a "string of confusing choices" that began in January 2025 after the release of his new album, High. At that time, he made a shocking lineup change, parting ways with two long-time band members who had been influential in his music career.
There has also been speculation that Urban began "acting out," with rumours swirling about a potential new romance with his much younger guitarist, 25-year-old Maggie Baugh, after the pair were seen flirting on stage. Baugh has since denied the rumours, stating she has a strict policy against romantic involvement with bandmates.
As Urban soldiers on with his tour, the question remains whether the performer will heed friends' advice to pause and prioritise his healing, or continue to mask his heartbreak under the bright stage lights.
