On a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly Clarkson and Nick Jonas brought a refreshing dose of humor and humility to daytime television by recounting some of their most mortifying wardrobe malfunctions. Nick Jonas, fresh off rehearsals for his Broadway production The Last Five Years, described a moment that could have been disastrous—but instead became a laughing matter.

During an energetic leap onto a platform, Jonas felt his pants rip wide open in front of the entire production team. Rather than shy away from the incident, Jonas leaned into the humor of it. “I just said, ‘Whatever sells tickets!’” he joked, noting that the split pants moment coincidentally led to a record ticket sales spike for the show. The audience erupted in laughter, appreciating Jonas’ laid-back attitude.

Clarkson, never one to hold back, took the opportunity to share her own cringe-worthy moment from her touring days. During a performance, the clip on her long skirt broke, causing it to drop suddenly—leaving her commando on stage. “It was a long skirt, but something happened, and then it was just…‘Oh, okay,’” she recalled, giggling. Clarkson explained how a quick-thinking crew member sprinted out to help her recover, but not before the moment left her both shocked and amused.

The candid conversation offered fans a rare glimpse into the unpredictable realities of live performance. While wardrobe malfunctions might be every performer’s nightmare, Jonas and Clarkson reminded everyone that even the most glamorous stars have their share of awkward, laugh-out-loud moments—and sometimes, those moments sell more tickets than the show itself.