South African-born Aussie muso and YouTuber Troye Sivan has made his US television debut, and he’s done the special occasion justice by performing his track Youth and being figuratively “killed” by professional wrestler John Cena on Jimmy Fallon‘s The Tonight Show.
Starting with his back to the audience, Sivan’s US TV debut (below) sees him and his tune being supported by two members of his live crew and some powerful backing percussion from three members of The Roots, as well as some house-shaped lighting and a glittery jacket.
Sivan’s Tonight Show appearance also saw him become John Cena’s “inner child” while singing Adele’s Hello. Here’s proof:
iconic #TroyeOnFallon pic.twitter.com/Ide4vjRrIC
— Mary Carmen (@odderdays) December 9, 2015
https://twitter.com/itmarycarmen/status/674460595249356801
Following his Tonight Show performance, Sivan shared his excitement on Twitter, saying:
I JUST GOT KILLED BY JOHN CENA HELL YEAH
— ?? (@troyesivan) December 9, 2015
Ahh, my US TV debut. Singing Adele and being murdered by John Cena ?
— ?? (@troyesivan) December 9, 2015
GUUUUUUUUYS IM SOOOOO HAAAAAPPPPYYYYYYYYY #TROYEONFALLON
— ?? (@troyesivan) December 9, 2015
I WAS SOOOOO NERVOUS BUT NOW IM SO HAPPY
— ?? (@troyesivan) December 9, 2015
Sivan’s debut Australian headline tour was scheduled for November, but was cancelled last-minute due to illness — specifically, acute laryngitis which reportedly developed into sinusitis.
For any fans who are still getting over that cancellation, the below footage might be a little bit hard to watch, but stay strong and catch the performance and all of its slaying power, below.
Watch: Troye Sivan – Youth (On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)
https://youtu.be/MLKkwQM7uEY
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