Chris Martin falls through trap door during Coldplay concert in Australia, leaves fans worried
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Coldplay frontman Chris Martin had an unexpected mishap during the band's final Melbourne concert at Marvel Stadium, tripping backward through an open trap door on stage.
The incident occurred on Nov. 3 as Martin was chatting with fans, creating a gasp-worthy moment captured in fan videos across social media. After being helped up by nearby crew members, the singer laughed it off, telling the crowd, "That's not planned!" and joking, "Holy s---, that was nearly a YouTube moment!"
The moment Chris Martin fell through a trapdoor right in front of me at the #Coldplay concert tonight. pic.twitter.com/qIdzMEGG0s
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour, which has seen numerous viral moments since it began in March 2022, continues to wow fans worldwide with surprise guests and pop-up performances.
The tour, set to wrap up in September 2025 at London’s Wembley Stadium, has brought fans unique musical experiences, including Martin’s pop-up performance with international artists like Burna Boy and Little Simz in Dublin. Despite the brief scare, Martin and the band are continuing the Australian leg, with upcoming shows in Sydney and New Zealand before moving to their next destinations.
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