‘I’m so grateful to be Nick Jonas’: Wyckoff shoutout at MetLife Jonas20 kickoff leaves fans buzzing

Nick Jonas opens Jonas Brothers’ Jonas20 tour at MetLife with a proud Wyckoff shout-out, sparking cheers in the stadium and mixed reactions online.

Published on: Aug 11, 2025, 08:02:55 IST

By Eshana Saha

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The Jonas Brothers opened their Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour at MetLife Stadium on August 10 - but Nick Jonas had the first viral moment of the night.

The Jonas Brothers kickoff their JONAS20 tour at their hometown, New Jersey. (AP)

Grinning at the crowd, he declared, “I’m so grateful to be Nick Jonas from the great state of New Jersey. Let me rephrase that - my name is Nick Jonas, and Wyckoff, New Jersey, is my hometown.” Then came the mic-drop visual: he spun around to show the back of his jacket, stitched with Wyckoff, New Jersey. Cue an eruption of cheers from the 80,000-strong audience.

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Within minutes, fan reactions flooded social media. Some were pure heart-eyes: “Nick Jonas always knows how to keep it real and warm” and “We’re grateful he’s Nick Jonas too.”

Others brought the sass: “Grateful to be the brothers’ shadow?” one wrote, while another quipped, “I am also grateful to be Nick Jonas.” And then there were the aspirational takes: “Manifesting this level of confidence.”

The mix of love, laughs, and light ribbing only amplified the moment - proof that Nick knows how to work both a stadium crowd and the internet.

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A New Jersey homecoming

For longtime fans, the moment was more than just a playful introduction - it was a full-circle nod to the brothers’ journey. From their early Disney Channel fame in the Camp Rock era to their chart-topping comeback in 2019, the Jonas Brothers’ story has always had New Jersey at its heart. Nick’s proud shout-out put that history front and center, connecting the stadium-sized production to the small-town streets where it all began.

The moment doubled as a personal flex and a hometown love letter - the perfect icebreaker for a 20th-anniversary tour loaded with Jonas Brothers classics, solo hits, surprise guests, and even built-in “pee breaks” for the two-and-a-half-hour runtime. The Wyckoff jacket wasn’t just merch - it was a wearable love letter to the place where Nick first picked up a guitar.

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Nick’s cheeky hometown shout-out set the tone for Jonas20: nostalgic, personal, and unapologetically confident. If night one is anything to go by, the brothers’ anniversary run will be one long string of headline-ready moments.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eshana Saha
Eshana Saha is a fresh face in lifestyle and cultural journalism, bringing a refined, multidisciplinary perspective to the intersection of entertainment, fashion and holistic wellbeing. With less than a year of professional experience, she has quickly adapted to high-pressure editorial environments and currently works full-time with HT Media. Prior to this, she interned for nearly six months with Hindustan Times’ entertainment and lifestyle vertical, where she gained hands-on experience in digital reporting, trend analysis and editorial storytelling. Based in New Delhi, Eshana specialises in comprehensive coverage of major cultural moments — from international film press tours to the curated aesthetics of global fashion showcases, award shows and music-centred events. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from St Xavier’s University, Kolkata, and a Master’s degree in English from the University of Delhi, equipping her with a strong academic foundation and a keen ability to deconstruct complex cultural trends into clear, high-impact narratives. Beyond the red carpet, Eshana has developed a growing focus on health and wellbeing reporting. She bridges the gap between celebrity-driven trends and practical, evidence-informed lifestyle advice, ensuring her work remains both aspirational and grounded in editorial rigour. She has extensively covered the health implications of Delhi’s air pollution crisis, while also playing a key role in amplifying expert-led insights on women’s health and mental wellbeing, helping translate complex medical perspectives into informed, impactful public awareness. An artist at heart, she explores multiple creative forms — from visual arts and music to culinary experiments — and brings a creative’s eye for nuance, texture and detail to every story. Whether analysing runway dynamics or examining emerging wellness movements, she remains committed to accuracy and the highest standards of contemporary journalistic ethics.Read More

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