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Gary Numan Breaks Down on Stage After Receiving 'Worst News Ever'

Gary Numan was comforted by his wife onstage after receiving distressing news but completed a strong performance during the early days of his Telekon tour.

  • On Saturday Gary Numan broke down onstage at the O2 Academy Birmingham, and his wife Gemma O'Neil rushed on to comfort him mid-performance.
  • Numan said he had received the `worst news ever` that morning of the Birmingham show and would disclose details in a few days during his Telekon tour, celebrating the album's 45th anniversary.
  • Midway through the song Please Push No More, Gary Numan became upset at O2 Academy Birmingham, prompting fans to express concern on social media platforms.
  • Despite the interruption, the show continued and the tour remains scheduled with a Bristol concert tonight and remaining November tour dates; Metro has contacted Numan's representatives.
  • Looking ahead, Numan is booked for The 80s Cruise 2026 and a US tour leg next year, after celebrating a 1,000-shows milestone over four decades in the music business.
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Gary Numan breaks down in tears on stage after receiving "worst news ever"

Gary Numan reportedly broke down in tears while on stage, saying that it was because he recently received the “worst news ever”.

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Singer Gary Numan became distressed during his concert in Birmingham after receiving the 'worst news ever'.

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Gary Numan breaks down on stage after receiving 'worst news ever'

Gary Numan was performing at the O2 Academy in Birmingham on Saturday night when he broke down on stage, with his wife Gemma having to come out and comfort him

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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
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