Arctic Monkeys’ Glastonbury was in jeopardy when fans called Harry Styles the perfect replacement
The Artic Monkeys gig at Glastonbury is on the line this weekend as frontman Alex Turner, 37, battles acute laryngitis.
The group were forced to pull out of a show in Dublin on Tuesday and their poor singer has been ordered to rest by doctors, leading fans to fear they won’t be able to perform at Worthy Farm.
With just three days until the band heads to the Pyramid Stage on Friday, music fans have theorized who could be called upon to replace the indie rock group if they are forced to pull out.
Now attendees, who paid £340 for a full weekend ticket, think they’ve found a solution – former One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles – who they’re touting as a possible replacement, as he has a perfectly timed gap in his schedule.
The 29-year-old singer, whose Love on Tour show has become a global hit, has a two-day break in his schedule meaning he can get to Somerset in time to perform.
Doubt: Artic Monkeys gig at Glastonbury is on the line this weekend as frontman Alex Turner, 37, battles acute laryngitis
Replacement? Now attendees think they’ve found a solution – Harry Styles – who they’re touting as a possible replacement, as he has a perfectly timed gap in his schedule
He will perform at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Wednesdays and Thursdays and take the stage in Werchter, Belgium on Saturday, giving him more than enough time to pack one more show.
‘Only a two-hour drive from Glasto. He’s the perfect replacement,” one fan wrote on Twitter, highlighting how close Cardiff are to Glastonbury.
Another wrote: “Harry Styles for Glasto as they pull out.”
Harry is also rumored to be one of many surprise guests at Sir Elton John’s headline performance on Sunday night, as he has another gap in his schedule.
Dua Lipa, Eminem and Pulp are also touted as potential secret artists. Guns ‘n’ Roses will be the headliner on Saturday.
But while the theory has delighted Harry fans, it won’t comfort heartbroken Artic Monkeys fans.
“Woah, what about Glastonbury? He won’t recover well for Glastonbury’ tweeted a concerned person.
‘Also Glastonbury will be canceled acute laryngitis has at least a week to recover from’ shared a second.
A third bewildered devotee remarked, “Nooooooooo! please get better from Glastonbury.”
Danger? With three days to go until the band will take the stage at Worthy Farm on Friday, music fans are panicking that Alex won’t be well enough to perform.
Fears: Fans took to Twitter during the news of the recent cancellation expressing concern that Glastonbury has been compromised, with one urging the lead singer to “please get better!”
Speculating who could replace them, a fourth wrote: ‘It looks likely Arctic Monkeys won’t make it to Glastonbury on Friday night…expect some very quick moves and Foo Fighters as the new headliners
“Mark my words, if Alex Turner doesn’t play Glastonbury, I’ll never listen to a song by the Arctic monkeys again,” sighed a fifth.
With another addition: “Obviously Alex Turner’s health comes first, but if the Arctic Monkeys have to pull out of Glastonbury, I’ll be robbed.”
Arctic Monkeys were scheduled to perform at Ireland’s Marlay Park on Tuesday ahead of their upcoming gig at Glastonbury this weekend.
The band apologized to their Irish fans in their Monday afternoon announcement, explaining that ticket holders will face issues with a full refund within six working days.
In a statement shared on social media, the band said: “We are deeply sorry to announce the cancellation of the Arctic Monkeys show at Marlay Park in Dublin Tomorrow.
“Alex suffers from acute laryngitis and has been given rest on medical advice. Alex and the band apologize for the huge disappointment this will inevitably cause all their Irish fans.
‘Full refund will be refunded by Ticketmaster to the ticket buyer’s account within six working days.’
Arctic Monkeys made their highly anticipated return to the big stage this month and have already performed in Manchester, Norwich, Sheffield and Swansea.
Sad times: Arctic Monkeys were due to perform at Ireland’s Marlay Park on Tuesday ahead of their upcoming Glastonbury headline set at the weekend
Sorry! The band apologized to their Irish fans in the announcement on Monday afternoon (L-R) Artists Nick O’Malley, Jamie Cook, Alex Turner and Matt Helders
The band are busy promoting their latest album, The Car, and will end the UK leg of their tour in Glasgow on June 25.
LadBible reported that the band performed 21 songs in Bristol and most of them were fan favorites, with only three from the new album.
They wrote that they also treated fans to My Propeller’s first performance in nearly a decade.
They also played 505, Arabella, Teddy Picker, The View From The Afternoon and Fluorescent Adolescent, before finishing with I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor and RU Mine?.
Arctic Monkeys will headline Glastonbury on Friday 25 June this year, along with Guns N’ Roses and Elton John.
The festival – which takes place from 21 to 25 June at Somerset’s Worthy Farm – will see Queens Of The Stone Age, Skepta and The Chemical Brothers join the already confirmed headline acts.
Other artists performing at the event include Royal Blood, Caroline Polachek and Digga D, as the full lineup has now been announced.