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Fans notice bizarre gesture Keith Urban made on stage during lyric change amid divorce from Nicole Kidman
Keith Urban made an unusual gesture on stage recently, and it has really caught the attention of fans.
Urban and rising country star Maggie Baugh performed together as fans dissected the singer’s gesture in the wake of his split from Nicole Kidman.
The moment that’s now at the center of discussion unfolded on April 1 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, where Urban and Baugh teamed up to perform his hit track 'The Fighter'.
'The Fighter' was originally a duet with Carrie Underwood from his 2016 album Ripcord. Urban previously described the song as a tribute to his wife, Nicole Kidman, and the message of standing by someone emotionally resonated with fans. With its infectious hook 'The Fighter' became a commercial and critical success.
Keith Urban's unusual gesture
As Urban and Baugh sang the song together, Urban appeared to direct the lyrics toward Baugh herself.
And in a bold gesture, the 56-year-old country star pointed directly at her just before belting out “I was born to love you,”. Later in the song, he upped the intensity, swapping in the lyric: “Maggie, I’ll be your fighter.”
The chemistry between the two was undeniable; they hugged at the end of the number as the crowd erupted.
Lyric changes raise eyebrows
Urban’s subtle lyric swaps didn’t stop there. In a more recent performance, the singer once again personalized the song, this time crooning: “When they’re tryna get to you, Maggie, I’ll be your guitar player.”
The lyric changes struck fans as especially notable because 'The Fighter' was originally inspired by and dedicated to Nicole Kidman. Urban has performed the song countless times with his wife in the audience, making the switch to Maggie’s name feel like a deliberate choice.
Maggie Baugh, one of Urban’s utility players and a rising name in the country scene, shared the moment herself on Instagram. On Saturday, September 27, she posted a clip of Urban calling her out onstage with the caption: "Did he just say that 👀”
Her playful reaction only amplified the speculation, especially following recent news of Kidman and Urban’s divorce.
Fans react to the lyric swap
The reaction online has been split. Nicole Kidman fans expressed outrage, with some calling Urban’s public lyric changes “insensitive” in light of their nearly two-decade marriage. Others clearly see the chemistry between Urban and Baugh as harmless stage presence.
One fan commented: “The lyric change was bold, but you can’t deny the spark between them.” Another wrote: “Too soon, Keith. That song will always be about Nicole.”
Speculation about Urban's dynamic with Maggie Baugh is likely to keep swirling. Whether the pair’s interactions are simply professional camaraderie or something deeper, one thing is certain: Urban’s choice to remix his own lyrics has set the rumor mill ablaze.
For now, neither Urban nor Baugh has directly addressed the buzz, leaving fans guessing about whether the changes were just playful improvisation, or a sign of something more.