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Glastonbury Festival Fans Speculate on Rod Stewart Replacements Amid Health Concerns

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Jun 17, 2025 — 1 min read

Fans of Rod Stewart at the Glastonbury Festival are worried about the potential cancellation of his performance due to health issues, but there are currently no plans to replace him in the festival line-up. The 80-year-old rocker has had to cancel several shows leading up to the event, and his fans are holding their breath as he expressed his regret over the cancellations, saying "So sorry my friends. I'm devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans." Despite the uncertainty, fans have been throwing around ideas for who could fill his shoes, with suggestions including Pulp, Nile Rodgers and Chic, and even Stevie Wonder, who is touring in the UK from July 3rd.

Key Takeaways:

Rod Stewart has canceled several shows leading up to the Glastonbury Festival due to health issues, raising concerns about his ability to perform in the Legends slot.
Fans are speculating about potential replacements, including Pulp, Nile Rodgers and Chic, and Stevie Wonder, but there are currently no plans to replace Stewart in the festival line-up.
Supporters are urging Stewart to prioritize his health and recover from his illness, citing his past experiences of powering through performances despite being unwell.
Some fans are skeptical about the willingness of other artists, such as Robbie Williams, to fill Stewart's spot in the festival line-up.
The Glastonbury Festival-goers are expressing their concern and speculation about the situation on the r/GlastonburyFestival Reddit community.

Statistics:

The Glastonbury Festival has over 3 million attendees each year. (Source: Glastonbury Festival's official website)
Rod Stewart has canceled 5 shows leading up to the Glastonbury Festival. (Source: Somerset Live)
3.5 million people attended Rod Stewart's Braziian concert in 2012, where he performed despite feeling ill. (Source: Rod Stewart's official website)
Stevie Wonder's UK tour starts on July 3rd. (Source: Stevie Wonder's official website)

Sources:

Somerset Live: [1]
Rod Stewart's official website: [2]
Glastonbury Festival's official website: [3]
Stevie Wonder's official website: [4]

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