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Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley Reunite on Warped Tour Stage

The set closed with a shared performance of 'In Too Deep,' underscoring Whibley’s comeback from pneumonia-related heart strain.

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Overview

  • Their reunion took place on June 15 during Avril Lavigne’s headlining set at the Vans Warped Tour in Washington, D.C.
  • They performed Sum41’s classic “In Too Deep” together for the first time since their 2010 divorce.
  • Lavigne and Whibley have preserved an amicable friendship post-divorce, as reflected in their backstage smiles and social media tributes.
  • Whibley’s recent bouts of COVID-19 and pneumonia strained his heart and forced Sum41 to cancel several December 2024 tour dates.
  • Sum41 retired in early 2025 after releasing their final album “Heaven :x: Hell,” making this duet Whibley’s first public appearance following retirement.