Chris Martin falls backwards through trap door during Melbourne concert leaving packed crowd gasping in shock

Chris Martin had Australian fans on the edge of their seats on Sunday night when he dramatically fell through a trapdoor onto the stage.

The Coldplay frontman was playing the band’s fourth and final date in Melbourne on their Music of the Spheres tour when he tripped during the sold-out show and fell in front of the packed crowd at Marvel Stadium.

Martin, 47, was reading audience signs and walking backwards during a break in the show when he tumbled through a hole in front of the shocked crowd.

In footage shared on social media, concertgoers can be heard gasping as Martin disappears from view.

The Yellow singer can then be heard reassuring fans, “That’s not planned,” before adding “Thanks for catching me” to a production hand under the stage.

After the incident, Martin continued with the show.

It comes as Coldplay honored Australian cricket legend Shane Warne for the second time on their global tour.

The Coldplay frontman was playing the band’s fourth and final date in Melbourne on their Music of the Spheres tour when he tripped during the sold-out show and fell in front of the packed crowd at Marvel Stadium.

Martin, 47, was reading audience signs and walking backwards during a break in the show when he tumbled through a hole in front of the shocked crowd

In footage shared on social media, concertgoers can be heard gasping as Martin disappears from view. The Yellow singer can then be heard reassuring fans, “That’s not planned,” before adding “Thanks for catching me” to a production hand under the stage.

Martin and Warne developed a close friendship, thanks to their shared love of sports and music.

Warne was often seen at Coldplay concerts, and Martin publicly acknowledged their friendship, describing Warne as a warm, supportive friend.

Their connection extended beyond social events, with Martin even paying a heartfelt tribute to Warne following his unexpected passing in 2022.

While Coldplay are currently touring Australia, Martin Warne honored the sold-out crowd with his children Brooke and Jackson by dedicating their hit Sparks to the late legspinner.

“Let’s play this for Shane and his family,” Martin said.

‘Our brother, we miss you. Every time we came to Melbourne it was fun hanging out with Shane and the whole Warne family.

“I don’t want to talk about it too much or I’ll start crying.”

It comes as Coldplay honored Australian cricket legend Shane Warne for the second time on their global tour

Warne played 145 Test matches and 194 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for Australia from 1992 to 2007, taking 708 Test wickets

At the end of their second performance in Melbourne, Martin unveiled a Melbourne Stars jersey with Warne’s iconic number 23 on the back, which he showed to the crowd before hanging it on his microphone stand.

Martin then made another touching gesture during the Brit rocker’s second performance in Melbourne.

At the end of the show, after the band thanked the audience, the singer unveiled a Melbourne Stars jersey with Warne’s iconic number 23 on the back, which he showed to the audience before hanging it from his microphone stand.

“So good to see Chris Martin wearing the Stars jersey again last night in memory of his great friend Shane Warne,” the Melbourne Stars posted on social media platform X.

Warne joined the Stars in 2011 in the inaugural season of the Big Bash League (BBL), bringing experience and star power to the team.

He played two seasons with the Stars, contributing both as a bowler and a mentor before retiring from all formats in 2013.

Warne was a regular at Coldplay gigs and was even allowed on stage to play with the band

“Shane Warne was missed by many cricket fans. It was great to see Chris Martin paying tribute to the late cricketer,” a fan commented on Martin’s gesture.

It is not the first time that Coldplay and Martin have honored the Australian cricket hero.

Martin performed the band’s hit single Yellow at the cricketer’s memorial at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2022.

He also performed an original song he wrote during a tour of Australia last year and which he also dedicated to Warne.