Benson Boone can do backflips onstage, hit impossibly high notes, and make an arena full of fans swoon. But apparently, surfing isn’t in his bag of tricks.
The 24-year-old pop star heartthrob, best known for his chart-topping smash hit “Beautiful Things,” recently tried surfing for the first time while touring all across Australia. And during a November 12th concert at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, he gave fans an animated account of how horribly wrong the experience went.
Watch the video, linked here, and below.
“I’m lying on my board,” Boone explained to the crowd. “I start paddling. Big wave comes. I’m riding that thing. Still paddling a little bit. Then, I start totally riding it.”
So far, so good.
Then Boone dropped into a crouch, mimicking a regular-foot surfing stance, with his left foot forward.
“I’m right here. And boom, there’s a dude sitting in the water right in front of me, and I totally ate it onto him.”
Whoops.
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“I hit his head with my surfboard, and felt terrible,” the singer admitted.
The clip doesn’t indicate which beach hosted this unfortunate series of surfing events, or whether the other person was injured. But the collision is a reminder that even small waves can become dangerous when beginners lose control of their boards.
Interestingly, Boone’s surfing ambitions weren’t entirely spontaneous. Earlier this week, during an appearance on Australia’s KIIS Breakfast radio show, he talked about wanting to learn. Host Dr. Chris Brown even offered to take him surfing. Whether Brown was involved in the ill-fated lesson is unclear.
See the video, linked here, and below:
For the uninitiated, Boone grew up in Washington state, briefly appeared on American Idol, and exploded into global stardom with 2024’s “Beautiful Things.” His trademark stage acrobatics, including mid-performance backflips, have become almost as recognizable as his voice. He’s currently touring Australia behind his 2025 album, American Heart.
Perhaps those gymnastics helped him get to his feet so quickly. Navigating a crowded lineup, though, requires another skill set entirely.
Warning: If you ever encounter Benson in the water, keep your distance.
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