Olivia Rodrigo closed this year’s Glastonbury festival with a performance to remember, but it was a surprise guest and song that had fans gobsmacked
Olivia Rodrigo brought the house down with a show-stopping performance to close out this year’s Glastonbury. Stepping onto the Pyramid Stage in a striking white corseted dress, the songstress seemed taken aback by the sea of fans gathered to watch her.
She treated the crowd to her biggest hits, including Drivers Licence, Vampire, and Traitor, showcasing her remarkable vocal range and impressive piano skills. However, it was a surprise guest appearance that left fans utterly stunned.
The American singer-songwriter welcomed none other than Robert Smith to join her for a pair of duets. Their rendition of Friday I’m In Love sent the crowd into raptures.
On Twitter/X, one awestruck user exclaimed: “Jfc I didn’t realise I needed Olivia Rodrigo singing Friday I’m In Love so much.”
Another fan chimed in: “Robert Smith coming out to sing Friday I’m in Love with Olivia Rodrigo is a pure Glastonbury moment,” reports the Mirror.
This epic performance comes hot on the heels of another recent gig in London at BST Hyde Park, where Olivia left fans gobsmacked with another massive surprise guest. On Friday, the Drivers Licence singer stunned the crowd by welcoming Ed Sheeran to the stage.
She sent fans into a frenzy by introducing him as “one of the best songwriters of all time”. This isn’t the first time the Shape Of You singer has made a surprise appearance at someone else’s show, having previously joined the likes of Taylor Swift and Stormzy.
After the show, he showered Olivia with praise on Instagram, saying: “Been a fan of Olivia’s since Drivers License blew my mind back at the start of 2021. Both albums are no skips for me. I’m a proper fan.”
Ed continued: “Was gonna go watch the show anyway but she hit me and asked to sing The A Team with her, which was such a buzz. That song turns 15 this year, and I remember playing it to rooms with no one in it in 2010, so to still be playing it to new fans with one of the brightest stars of the next generation is an honour and a privilege.”
In an earlier interview with the XM CBS channel in the United States, Olivia expressed her admiration for Morissette and No Doubt frontwoman-turned-solo artist Gwen Stefani as inspirations for her long-lasting music career.
She said: “I love Alanis. She’s so gracious too. I look at her and I talk to her and I’m like, that’s how I want to live my life. I feel like she’s got it right.”
Olivia continued: “With Gwen I really love he way that she sort of straddled rock and pop in a really cool way. I think she’s super adventurous and takes risks, so I really look up to her. But who’s to say, I don’t know. I don’t know where I’m going to be tomorrow, let alone in five years.”
She also hinted at a possible move away from music in the near future. “I love telling stories in songs, and if there was a story that I felt like really resonated with me in a film, I would love to do that too,” she expressed.
“I don’t quite know yet, but I’m very open to it.”
He also sent Olivia well wishes ahead of her Glastonbury performance, stating: “Rock Glasto headline Sunday @oliviaarodrigo, UK loves you x.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
