At 85, Sir Tom Jones has proved once again that nothing can keep him down — not even gravity. During his sold-out show in Manchester last night, the Welsh legend took an unexpected tumble mid-performance… and then turned it into one of the night’s most unforgettable moments.
Fans gasped as Jones lost his footing while stepping toward the front of the stage during It’s Not Unusual. But before anyone could even react, he was already laughing — microphone still in hand — and waved off security with his trademark grin. “Don’t worry,” he quipped, “the show’s not over yet — I’m just checking the floor!”
The audience erupted in cheers and applause, chanting his name as he stood, adjusted his jacket, and launched straight into the next song, Delilah, as if nothing had happened. “It was classic Tom,” one concertgoer told the BBC. “He fell, made a joke, and then sang like a god. That’s why we love him.”
A spokesperson later confirmed that Jones was “absolutely fine” and finished the full set without assistance. “Sir Tom laughed it off and carried on,” they said. “He even made fun of himself backstage.”
It’s far from the first time Jones has turned a mishap into a moment of charm. Known for his energy, charisma, and unshakable presence, he’s spent more than six decades commanding stages around the world — and his fans adore him all the more for never taking himself too seriously.
Social media quickly lit up with clips of the incident, which many called “vintage Tom.” One viral post showed him smiling as he stood back up, brushing off his sleeve and saying, “At least I didn’t split my trousers this time!” The video’s caption read: “Only Tom Jones could fall, joke, and make 10,000 people fall in love with him all over again.”
Beyond the humor, though, the moment highlighted what makes him an enduring icon: resilience, grace, and sheer showmanship. Even after more than half a century in the spotlight, Jones continues to perform with the same fire that first made him a star — and to remind audiences that age, like the fall, is nothing but a number.
By the end of the night, as he belted out Kiss to a roaring standing ovation, it was clear the legend hadn’t missed a beat. Tom Jones fell — and rose again, just as he always has.
Or, as one fan tweeted afterward: “He didn’t fall down — he just took a bow a little early.”