Noah Kahan brings out Chappell Roan for surprise performance of 'California' at Rose Bowl

Noah Kahan surprised fans at the Rose Bowl by bringing out Chappell Roan for a special performance of California.

Roan joined Kahan onstage during his show at the Pasadena venue, where the pair performed the track together in front of the packed crowd. Before beginning the song, the two shared a heartfelt exchange in which Roan praised Kahan for always standing up for her.

"Noah always stands up for me. Seriously," Roan told the crowd. "Thank you. He's a good person. For real. For real."

"We're gonna sing the first song I ever heard of Kayleigh. The reason I fell in love with her music," Kahan said before the pair launched into California.

The surprise appearance quickly became one of the night's biggest moments, with footage from the performance circulating online.

Kahan and Roan have both enjoyed major rises in popularity over the past few years, making their unexpected collaboration a particularly notable moment for fans of both artists.

The Rose Bowl performance also gave Roan an opportunity to perform California in her home state alongside Kahan, adding an extra significance to the surprise appearance.