Jack Antonoff Tells Fan to 'Read the News' After Awkward Song Request Following Margaret Qualley Split

Jack Antonoff is keeping his sense of humor intact despite navigating a high-profile breakup. During a recent West Hollywood concert, the Bleachers frontman playfully called out an audience member who picked the absolute worst track to request given the musician's recent marital status change. While wrapping up the final night of his band's five-night residency at the Troubadour, an eager spectator called out for the group to play their hit track "Let's Get Married." The request came just months after reported news revealed that Antonoff and his wife, actress Margaret Qualley, had officially parted ways after nearly three years of marriage. ## Jack Antonoff Fan Reaction Troubadour Social media clips recorded by attendees show the 42-year-old producer and singer chuckling on stage before delivering a quick reality check to the shouty fan. "Absolutely not," Antonoff told the crowd with a laugh, refusing to launch into the romantic anthem. He did not stop there, ribbing the concertgoer for being completely out of the loop regarding his personal life. "Read the news, brother," the Grammy winner added, making a direct nod to the extensive headlines covering his recent separation. ## Jack Antonoff Margaret Qualley Split Details Despite turning down the request on the spot, Antonoff took a moment to defend the track itself. He assured the audience that he still adores the tune, reminding everyone that he wrote it about 11 years ago—well before his romance with Qualley ever crossed his radar. The duo first sparked romance rumors back in 2021 before walking down the aisle, but their chapter together recently came to a close. The fan-favorite song "Let's Get Married" was originally released on Bleachers' sophomore studio album, *Gone Now*, which dropped in 2017. Antonoff has previously shared that he penned the song back in late 2016 during a turbulent political moment, making its historical inspiration completely separate from his recent marriage.