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Tom Grennan and Mel C Unite on Stage at Radio 1 Big Weekend

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Singing sensation Tom Grennan has opened up about his surprising friendship with Spice Girls icon Mel C, as they came together on stage to perform at the 2025 Radio 1 Big Weekend in Liverpool. The duo entertained the crowds by sharing anecdotes and singing Mel's hit song "When You're Gone," originally performed with Bryan Adams. The special performance was a tribute to the Hillsborough victims, with both Tom and Mel being supporters of the cause. During the event, Tom Grennan was also joined by other notable performers, including The Zutons, YouTuber KSI, and pal Ella Henderson.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tom Grennan and Mel C performed a duet at the 2025 Radio 1 Big Weekend in Liverpool, singing Mel's hit song "When You're Gone" and sharing anecdotes.
  • The special performance was a tribute to the Hillsborough victims, with both Tom and Mel being supporters of the cause.
  • The Hillsborough disaster resulted in the loss of 97 lives in 1989.
  • Tom Grennan also performed with local rockers The Zutons, YouTuber KSI, and pal Ella Henderson during the event.
  • The Sundays performer stated that Mel C is a good friend and a Scouse legend.
  • The event also saw The Saturdays star Mollie King return to the air after her maternity leave, appearing with her co-host Matt Edmonson.
  • Mollie King mentioned that she has mastered the mum juggle, balancing her time with her husband Stuart Broad, her daughters, and her radio show.

Statistics:

  • The Hillsborough disaster resulted in the loss of 97 lives in 1989.
  • The 2025 Radio 1 Big Weekend in Liverpool featured various performers, including Tom Grennan, Mel C, The Zutons, and YouTuber KSI.
  • Mollie King appeared at the event alongside her co-host Matt Edmonson, who mentioned that they would be performing a DJ set during day three of the festival.
  • The Mirror reported that Mollie King's husband, cricketer Stuart Broad, was one of the first people to visit and meet their daughter Lilliana after her birth in January.

Sources:

  • The Mirror
  • BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend
  • The Zutons
  • Mel C
  • Tom Grennan
  • KSI
  • Ella Henderson
  • The Saturdays
  • Mollie King
  • Matt Edmonson
  • Pitbull (mentioned in the context of the DJ set)
  • Bryan Adams (mentioned as the original performer of Mel's hit song "When You're Gone")

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