Gary Numan breaks down on stage after ‘worst news ever’

It happened during his show at the O2 Academy in Birmingham.

The singer was comforted by his wife as he began to tear up at the O2 Academy in Birmingham.

The 67-year-old was halfway through his song Please Push No More when he suddenly became distressed.

His wife then rushed on stage to comfort him as he explained he'd received the 'worst news ever' that morning.

Numan explained that he would share what that news was in a few days after he's had time to properly process it.

Numan is currently at the beginning of his Telekon tour, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the album of the same name.

Taking to X, one fan wrote: "Gary Numan breaks down at O2 in Birmingham?? Hope he’s ok! He’s heard something today but said it’ll all come out in a few days."

Another said: "Hearing today that Gary was struggling in his Birmingham show, sending love."