Coldplay surprised fans in Melbourne on Thursday night by performing their new song “The Karate Kid” with a special guest appearance from Ralph Macchio, the actor who starred in The Karate Kid movies. This unique performance happened at Marvel Stadium during Coldplay’s second Melbourne show, part of their Music Of The Spheres world tour in Australia and New Zealand. They also previously performed without one of their members.
During the concert, Coldplay’s singer Chris Martin joked that he was losing his voice and asked if anyone could help sing the next song. To the crowd’s delight, Macchio walked onstage, surprising everyone. He lip-synced to Martin’s pre-recorded vocals in a playful nod to his iconic role as Daniel LaRusso, making the performance fun and memorable.
Fans quickly shared the moment on social media, with some TikTok users speculating that Macchio might even be in Melbourne to film the song’s music video. The live debut of “The Karate Kid” with Macchio brought fans a mix of nostalgia and excitement, showing how Coldplay loves to keep their shows fresh and entertaining.
You can watch the special moment in the video below.
