Nick Jonas explains why he stepped out of the Golden Globes mid-show

“Yeah…it hit me like a gut punch," the singer and Grammy nominee replied to a fan comment

Nick Jonas addressed the viral moment from the 2026 Golden Globe Awards when he was seen briefly stepping outside the ceremony, explaining that social anxiety was the reason behind his brief exit.

The singer, actor and Grammy nomineem who attended the awards with his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, was captured on video during the show stepping outside and taking a sip of water, a clip that quickly spread online.

After the video circulated, a fan account reposted it on X and commented that “social anxiety got the best of him.”

Jonas didn’t shy away from the speculation, responding on X, “Yeah…it hit me like a gut punch.” He referenced his recent single “Gut Punch,” which deals with themes of self-criticism and emotional vulnerability.

social anxiety got the best of him pic.twitter.com/A1foWNqYwK

— el ☁️ (@velvettsunshine) January 12, 2026

Yeah…it hit me like a gut punch

— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) January 12, 2026

Fans responded with supportive comments in the section where the video was reposted, with one person writing, “You’re doing amazing, sweetie!!!! We all got the social anxiety blues,” and another adding, “It’s okay! It gets the best of us all sometimes.” Those reactions underscored how many people related to what Jonas was going through in a high-pressure, public setting.

Jonas, who has been open about living with type 1 diabetes, has also previously discussed the mental and emotional effects of managing the condition and the importance of therapy and a supportive network.

At the Golden Globes, he and Chopra Jonas were seen on the red carpet together, with Chopra Jonas wearing a custom gown and presenting an award during the ceremony.