Rod Stewart Backs Nigel Farage, Calls for Second Chance Ahead of Glastonbury Appearance

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Sir Rod Stewart, the 80-year-old rock legend, has expressed support for Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, calling for a second chance for the politician ahead of his Glastonbury appearance on Sunday. Stewart, who has been open about his health struggles, including a recent bout of flu that nearly forced him to cancel his set, has also spoken out against US President Donald Trump's handling of the Gaza Strip and Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky.

Stewart's comments come as a surprise, given his past support for the Labour Party and his criticism of the Conservative Party. However, he has expressed frustration with the current state of politics in the UK, stating that "we've got to give Farage a chance" and that "the country will survive."

Key Takeaways:

  • Rod Stewart has publicly endorsed Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, calling for Britain to give him a second chance.
  • Stewart has expressed frustration with the current state of politics in the UK, citing issues with the Tories and the Labour Party's stance on Brexit.
  • He has criticized US President Donald Trump's handling of the Gaza Strip and Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky, advocating for Ukrainian support.
  • Stewart has credited his wife Penny Lancaster with nursing him back to health after a prolonged bout of flu, which nearly forced him to cancel his Glastonbury appearance.
  • He has expressed his support for Ukraine and criticized Trump's treatment of Zelensky, stating that "Netanyahu doesn't realise that this is what happened to his people under the Nazis: total annihilation."
  • Stewart is set to perform at Glastonbury alongside Ronnie Wood, Mick Hucknall, and Lulu, and will perform Neil Young's song Powderfinger.

Statistics:

  • 80: the age of Sir Rod Stewart at the time of his comments.
  • 23: the number of years since Sir Rod Stewart last headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.
  • 5: the number of shows Sir Rod Stewart was forced to cancel in the US due to illness.
  • 75: the original allotted time for Sir Rod Stewart's set at Glastonbury, which he negotiated to be extended by 15 minutes.

Sources:

  • The Times
  • The Sun
  • ITV
  • PA Wire