Harry Styles gave fans a fright during his Wembley Stadium concert on Friday night after appearing to choke on water and collapsing to the stage. The alarming moment occurred near the end of his performance, but the singer was back on his feet within seconds.

The incident happened while Styles was performing his closing number, "As It Was." In the middle of the song, the 32-year-old pop star executed his signature "whale" move, spraying water into the air as he often does during shows. But immediately after, something went wrong.

Videos circulating on social media show Styles beginning to cough and sputter, then stumbling backward and falling onto the stage. He remained lying on his back for approximately 17 seconds, covering his mouth while trying to catch his breath. Some footage also showed him placing his hands on his abdomen as he appeared to struggle .

After the brief scare, Styles got back to his feet, smiled, and waved to the crowd before finishing the show. He appeared to be in good spirits as he exited the stage.

The incident quickly sparked concern among concertgoers, with some questioning why no one from his production team rushed to check on him during the episode. Others pointed to the extreme heat as a possible factor, noting that Styles appeared visibly sweaty during the performance.

The concert took place as the United Kingdom was experiencing a record-breaking June heatwave. Temperatures reached 37.3 degrees Celsius, or just over 99 degrees Fahrenheit, marking the third consecutive day the country broke its June heat record . London also saw temperatures approaching 97 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wembley Stadium had implemented temporary hot-weather measures for the shows, including allowing fans to bring their own water bottles and reducing concession prices for bottled water . But the intense conditions still raised concerns about performer and attendee safety.

Fortunately, Styles showed no signs of lingering effects from the incident. He returned to the Wembley stage the following night as scheduled and continued his performance without issue.