The New Kids On The Block singer’s struggle with anxiety issues was on display on Apr. 4 when he wasn’t able to perform for the majority of a concert. Now, experts tell HollywoodLife Exclusively what Jonathan was going through.
At the New Kids On The Block Apr. 4 concert at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York City, Jonathan Knight stayed in the background most of the time after struggling to remember his dance moves and lyrics. But not without reason: Dr. Jeff Gardere, host of Culture Shock Radio, tells HollywoodLife.com Exclusively that he was experiencing a “prodromal panic attack.”
“He knew that an attack was coming on,” Dr. Jeff says. Jonathan probably started to feel an increased level of anxiety, along with other symptoms such as an upset stomach. After feeling these pre-symptoms, Jonathan tried to perform through them, singing three songs. But the pressure was too overwhelming, and...
At the New Kids On The Block Apr. 4 concert at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York City, Jonathan Knight stayed in the background most of the time after struggling to remember his dance moves and lyrics. But not without reason: Dr. Jeff Gardere, host of Culture Shock Radio, tells HollywoodLife.com Exclusively that he was experiencing a “prodromal panic attack.”
“He knew that an attack was coming on,” Dr. Jeff says. Jonathan probably started to feel an increased level of anxiety, along with other symptoms such as an upset stomach. After feeling these pre-symptoms, Jonathan tried to perform through them, singing three songs. But the pressure was too overwhelming, and...
- 4/5/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
New Kids On The Block performed April 3 at the iHeartRadio Theater in NYC, and HollywoodLife.com was there!
New Kids On The Block is back, but is there any? Jonathan Knight, who has admitted to suffering from anxiety, exited the stage midway through a song, leaving concertgoers confused. HollywoodLife.com attended the concert on April 3 and we have part of the concert on video.
NKotB’s Jonathan Knight Walks Off Stage
Jonathan was spotted texting off to the side of the stage in the beginning, before leaving the stage completely mid-way through the performance. He actually tweeted to his fans “I’m sorry.” This made fans believe that he walked off the stage due to his widely talked about anxiety disorder.
Joey McIntyre joked to the crowd, saying, “One of the guys walks off stage the night of the opening. You think we’re f–king serious right now? He...
New Kids On The Block is back, but is there any? Jonathan Knight, who has admitted to suffering from anxiety, exited the stage midway through a song, leaving concertgoers confused. HollywoodLife.com attended the concert on April 3 and we have part of the concert on video.
NKotB’s Jonathan Knight Walks Off Stage
Jonathan was spotted texting off to the side of the stage in the beginning, before leaving the stage completely mid-way through the performance. He actually tweeted to his fans “I’m sorry.” This made fans believe that he walked off the stage due to his widely talked about anxiety disorder.
Joey McIntyre joked to the crowd, saying, “One of the guys walks off stage the night of the opening. You think we’re f–king serious right now? He...
- 4/5/2013
- by Chloe Melas
- HollywoodLife
Oh no! During a private New Kids On The Block concert April 4 in NYC, Jonathan walked off the stage halfway through the performance — and HollywoodLife.com was there to get all the exclusive details!
When New Kids On The Block hit the stage at the iHeartRadio Theater, no one expected the group would go from five to four by the end of the night. The band, who just released its new album 10 this week, will be heading on tour May 28 — but will all five members be hitting the road?
When Donnie Wahlberg appeared on stage with rest of NKotB, the group started off by singing a new song, while the tons of girls in the crowd went Crazy. It was quite the sight to see, but something was definitely off.
Jonathan Knight Looked Uncomfortable Before Leaving Stage
I noticed from the front row that Jonathan Knight seemed out of it.
When New Kids On The Block hit the stage at the iHeartRadio Theater, no one expected the group would go from five to four by the end of the night. The band, who just released its new album 10 this week, will be heading on tour May 28 — but will all five members be hitting the road?
When Donnie Wahlberg appeared on stage with rest of NKotB, the group started off by singing a new song, while the tons of girls in the crowd went Crazy. It was quite the sight to see, but something was definitely off.
Jonathan Knight Looked Uncomfortable Before Leaving Stage
I noticed from the front row that Jonathan Knight seemed out of it.
- 4/5/2013
- by Emily Longeretta
- HollywoodLife
New Kids on the Block released their very first album in 1986. On April 2, 27 years later, they’ve dropped their tenth! Live stream the full album, ’10′ right here!
Cue the screams! New Kids on the Block have finally released a new album! 10 hit stands on Tuesday, April 2. In a little over a month, the band will also be heading on their Package Tour with two other top boy bands – 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men!
New Kids On The Block Releases ’10′
NKotB already shared their first single “Remix (I Like The)” from 10 back in January, but now you can hear the full album. 10 is their first album since 2008.
10 includes 12 new tracks by the band, including a few that they wrote themselves. “Miss You More” was co-written by Donnie Wahlberg, and both “Back To Life” and “Now Or Never” are co-written by Joey McIntyre.
Next Up: The Package Tour With 98 Degrees & Boyz II Men...
Cue the screams! New Kids on the Block have finally released a new album! 10 hit stands on Tuesday, April 2. In a little over a month, the band will also be heading on their Package Tour with two other top boy bands – 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men!
New Kids On The Block Releases ’10′
NKotB already shared their first single “Remix (I Like The)” from 10 back in January, but now you can hear the full album. 10 is their first album since 2008.
10 includes 12 new tracks by the band, including a few that they wrote themselves. “Miss You More” was co-written by Donnie Wahlberg, and both “Back To Life” and “Now Or Never” are co-written by Joey McIntyre.
Next Up: The Package Tour With 98 Degrees & Boyz II Men...
- 4/2/2013
- by Emily Longeretta
- HollywoodLife
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