Keith Urban Had a Strong Reaction to Hearing His Ex-Wife's First Name – Video

A playful moment at the singer's concert took a sudden, eyebrow-raising turn when a fan dropped a name from his past — and the country star didn't hold back.

Keith Urban had an unexpected and very public reaction when a fan brought up a name he likely wasn't expecting to hear during his "High and Alive" tour stop at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Friday, October 17, 2025.

A Shocking Name Drop Mid-Concert, and Urban Hit the Floor

Caught on camera in a now-viral TikTok video, the singer appeared to be taken aback by a fan's response during a lighthearted interaction. He teased the concert-goer by asking, "I'm not going to like your name?" The fan fired back with the bombshell, "It's Nicole."

The crowd erupted in laughter, but Urban? He collapsed backward, flat on the stage, lying still for several seconds in apparent disbelief. And when he got up? "Did you say Nicole Richie?" he joked.

The name drop — which many interpreted as a reference to his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman — added an awkward twist to the exchange. Still, Urban quickly redirected the energy by leaping into the crowd to celebrate the fan's pregnancy.

She and her sister had traveled from Greenville, South Carolina, where Urban had earlier canceled a show, to make it to the Nashville concert. The jumbotron showed the fan standing next to Urban, holding up a gray onesie that read "Smallest Keith Urban fan."

Laryngitis Halted the South Carolina Show but Not the Drama

According to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Urban had been diagnosed with laryngitis and was under strict vocal rest from his doctor, leading to the singer's canceled Greenville, South Carolina, concert. The official statement confirmed:

"Keith Urban has been advised by his longtime laryngologist, Dr. Gaelyn Garrett, from the Vanderbilt Voice Center, to cancel his performance in Greenville, SC, tonight at Bon Secours Wellness Arena due to laryngitis, which began earlier this week."

"He has been placed on complete vocal rest and Dr. Garrett is optimistic that he will be back onstage for his Nashville show," the statement continued. Fortunately, Urban was back in action in Nashville but later faced a whole new kind of heat.

Facing Backlash Online

Despite the effort to keep the moment upbeat, Urban has since faced a wave of negative social media reactions. Many viewers felt the joke crossed a line, given the timing. "Their problems need to be kept private. This is embarrassing," one person commented.

Another added, "Speechless," while a third wrote, "So sad. Thought they were a beautiful couple in love." "The one hurting isn't the one making jokes," someone observed, as another person claimed, "He's gone childish."

One viewer called the moment "Really bad taste," while another wrote, "They should be adult enough to stay civil for their daughter's [sic]." "How disrespectful!" someone else shared in part. But not all reactions were negative. "Oh he is moving on [sic]. Still awesome," one fan typed in support.

Kidman Keeps Her Focus as Fans Read Between the Lines

The uncomfortable moment came just weeks after the news of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's divorce. Now back in Nashville after a European trip, the Oscar winner is reportedly keeping her focus steady.

A source revealed that the actress is "surrounded by the two things that matter the most to her — her family and her work." The insider added, "She isn't someone who dwells on regrets — she believes everything happens for a reason."

As we previously reported, social media exploded in disbelief after news broke that the "Babygirl" star and the country singer — one of the entertainment world's most enduring power couples — have separated after 19 years of marriage.

Reactions flooded social media with disbelief and sadness as the story spread. "I did not see this coming. They seemed so in love with each other," one netizen posted.

A second expressed the same sentiment, saying the separation was unexpected because they had such a beautiful and solid marriage. "This is the post I never wanted to see 😢," a third shared.

Some netizens insisted they had long predicted trouble, pointing to Kidman's recent on-screen roles as a possible source of strain. "With all those insane movies she's been making lately Iam not surprised…[sic]" someone else observed.

Another remarked, "Watching the last couple of movies she's made I don't blame him. Specially Baby Girl [sic]." A different commenter chimed in, "I figured that was coming with the way her last couple of movies have been."

Others were more emotional, saying, "Praying, they can work out their differences." One heartbroken commenter stated, "So sad for the children 💜."

According to TMZ on September 29, 2025, the couple has been living apart since early summer, when sources revealed Urban quietly moved out of their Nashville home and into a separate residence.

The report paints a painful picture of a marriage unraveling — and not by mutual decision. As to why, a source claimed Urban initiated the separation, catching those close to the couple off guard.

"She didn't want this...She has been fighting to save the marriage," a source told People. Kidman, who is now living with their two children, aged 14 and 17, has been doing her best to keep things stable for the family since he left.

In recent months, however, there have been subtle signs of strain — and increasing public tension. While the pair maintained a united front in past appearances, more recent moments suggested a shift behind the scenes.

Back in July, Urban abruptly ended a live interview after being asked about Kidman's recent acting roles involving intimate scenes. The moment unfolded during a segment on Australia's Mix 102.3 radio show "Hayley & Max in the Morning," where he was promoting his High and Alive World Tour.

According to Radio Today, co-host Max Burford questioned Urban about how he felt seeing his wife in steamy scenes with younger male co-stars, including Zac Efron.

What began as lighthearted banter took a sharp turn as Urban's team immediately disconnected the call without any explanation. The hosts were left stunned. "Oh...why has that happened? What's just happened here?" Burford asked.

"Did he just hang up on us?" co-host Hayley Pearson questioned, later adding that she had expected the situation and believed they had "upset him." Buford said, "I thought we were vibing with Keith," but Pearson replied, "He doesn't like talking about his wife...because it's private...He hates us."

After the interview was cut short, Pearson said she had never experienced a guest hanging up during a live segment before. She appeared frustrated that the question had upset Urban. Burford responded by questioning why she hadn't stopped him from asking it if she expected a negative reaction.

Despite the reported tensions, Kidman publicly marked their wedding anniversary on June 26, sharing a black-and-white photo on Instagram in which she's seen embracing Urban. Her caption read, "Happy Anniversary Baby ❤️ @KeithUrban."

In contrast, Urban made no public acknowledgment of the milestone. His Instagram page at the time focused solely on his music — featuring live performance shots, promotional content, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the road.

The singer's final post featuring Kidman was dated May 9, when the couple appeared together after the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, where he received the prestigious Triple Crown Award. In the photo, Urban is seen smiling while holding the award, with Kidman seated beside him in the car.

Urban's caption read, "TRIPLE CROWN !!! it was a surreal feeling and truly humbling honor to be recognized at the @acmawards last night, and a triple-sized, massive thank you to @megmoroney, @chrisstapleton, and @brothersosborne for your insanely inspired performances last night during the show. I LOVED every second of it !!!"

Just over a year prior, in April 2024, Kidman spoke about their relationship during an interview with People magazine for its 50th anniversary issue. When the interviewer mentioned her support system, she responded, "They're just lovely people and I'm so lucky that I have Keith, who's just my love, my deep, deep love."

The couple, who wed in 2006, were frequently seen showing affection at public events. No divorce filings have been made, but the future of the marriage remains uncertain.