Performing at a grand final is no small feat, and Keith Urban admitted to feeling the pressure before stepping onto the stage at Sunday’s NRL Grand Final. However, any nerves quickly vanished as he and Jessica Mauboy delivered a captivating duet that had the audience hooked from the first note.
Their rendition of The Fighter was met with thunderous applause, but it was Mauboy who stole the show, according to fans on social media.
Even before the performance began, Mauboy’s name was trending on Twitter, with many praising her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence. While some critics pointed out her frequent appearances at NRL events and others wished she had been chosen to sing the national anthem instead of Dami Im, the majority of reactions were filled with admiration for her talent.
Urban also received plenty of love from fans, with one tweeting, “NRL Grand Final entertainment was the best in years—Keith Urban & Jessica Mauboy were exactly what we needed.” Another viewer noted that Urban was “absolutely smashing it,” further cementing the night as a resounding success.
During the performance, Urban took a brief moment to compliment Mauboy, telling her how stunning she looked—an opinion clearly shared by many watching at home.