Gary Numan breaks down in tears on stage after receiving “worst news ever”

    Gary Numan performs at O2 Academy Birmingham in November 2025

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

    The singer was performing at the O2 Academy in Birmingham over the weekend (Saturday November 15) when the moment took place. During a rendition of his song ‘Please Push No More’, he briefly paused the set while visibly emotional.

    The Independent reports that his wife Gemma O’Neill came on stage to comfort him, and the ‘Cars’ singer told fans that he had been given “the worst news ever” that same morning.

    While he did not share what the news was about, he did tell the audience that he would give them more information once he had time to come to terms with it.

    Fans of Numan have been quick to offer words of support, taking to social media to share their concern for the singer and best wishes for him and his family.

    “Gary Numan @ Birmingham O2 tonight. Absolutely, utterly outstanding. I mean the guy never misses imo but tonight was so, so good,” one fan wrote, adding: “Rough to see him so upset during ‘PPNM’ – not looking forward to hearing the reason in the coming days. Can’t be good. Absolute pro to battle on.”

    “Very worrying to see him so emotional. Whatever it is…. It does not look good,” another concerned fan wrote, while someone else added: “Hope he’s ok. Very emotional gig.”

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