Watch JLS’ Aston Merrygold’s viral failed backflip at show
nme.comJLS’ Aston Merrygold has gone viral after the singer failed to complete a backflip during one of their live shows.The moment happened on Saturday night (November 11) as the band played the final date of their 2023 reunion tour with a stop in Sheffield.At one point in the show, the singer went to perform a backflip off a ledge on the stage, as the other three members continued singing.
However, the moment soon turned into a mishap, as the trick – which he performed regularly during his time on X Factor – didn’t quite go to plan, and led to him landing on his back.In fan-captured clips of the moment, bandmate Oritsé Williams is seen turning to check on Merrygold, and the singer quickly jumped to his feet to resume the performance.Despite bringing out special guests including Tinchy Stryder during the tour, it was the moment of Merrygold’s failed backflip that gathered the most attention online, with footage of the mishap going viral.the gasp i let out, but regardless i hope you’re okay.
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