Lil Nas X and Coldplay pull out of Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball at the last minute after members of their touring teams contract Covid
- Lil Nas X and Coldplay both pulled out of Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball hours before they were due to take to the stage after members of their respective teams caught Covid
- They have been replaced by rapper ArrDee and singer Tom Grennan who will now take to the stage at London’s O2 Arena this weekend
- Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran will also extend their sets on their respective nights
- Capital FM bosses said in a statement: ‘Both [Lil Nas X and Coldplay] have had members of their teams test positive for Covid-19 and therefore are not able to perform’
- Other acts set to take to the stage include Mabel, Joel, Anne-Marie, KSI, JLS, Griff and Jesy Nelson
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Lil Nas X and Coldplay have been forced to pull out of Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard this weekend after members of their teams contracted coronavirus.
Organisers have made changes to the schedule, adding rapper ArrDee, 19, and singer Tom Grennan, 26, to the line-up, and extending Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran‘s sets.
Capital FM bosses said in a statement: ‘Sadly we have had to announce that Coldplay and Lil Nas X have had to pull out of performing at this weekend’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard.
Last minute change: Lil Nas X, 22, and Coldplay have been forced to pull out of Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard this weekend after members of their teams contracted coronavirus
‘Both acts have had members of their teams test positive for Covid-19 and therefore are not able to perform.
‘We’d like to wish the very best and a speedy recovery to Coldplay, Lil Nas X and their teams.
‘Of course, everyone at Capital is absolutely gutted, but the show must go on…
On hold: Chris Martin’s band Coldplay apologised for being unable to perform in a statement, adding that they would also not appear on The Voice of Germany on Sunday
Apology: Capital FM bosses announced the news in a statement, saying rapper ArrDee, 19, and singer Tom Grennan, 26, had been added to the line-up
‘ArrDee and Tom Grennan will be joining the line-up. ArrDee will be taking to the Jingle Bell Ball stage on both Saturday and Sunday night, while Tom Grennan will be performing on Saturday night.
‘We’d also like to confirm at this time, Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran will be playing extended sets on their respective nights.
‘The UK’s biggest Christmas party goes on. We look forward to seeing you this weekend!’
Speaking out: Coldplay took to their Twitter account to apologise to fans after a member of their touring team contracted Covid
Well wishes: Lil Nas X said he didn’t want to be ‘irresponsible’ and perform, and wished his fans well in a video message on Capital FM’s Twitter page
Born to perform: Tom Grennan will now appear, with Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran also extending their sets on their respective nights
Coldplay said in a statement: ‘We regret to say that, due to positive COVID-19 cases in the band’s touring party, we’re no longer able to perform at Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball tonight in London or on The Voice of Germany on Sunday.
‘We send out love to the individuals affected and wish them a swift recovery.
‘We’re so sorry to cancel at the last minute and apologise to everyone concerned.
‘Thank you, as always, for your support.’
In a video on Capital FM’s Twitter page, Lil Nas X said: ‘Hey guys, sorry I couldn’t make it, a few of the members of my team got Covid and we just don’t want to be irresponsible and risk it.
‘Hope you guys have an amazing time. I love you and I’ll see you soon.’
Other acts set to perform include Mabel, Joel, Anne-Marie, KSI, JLS, Griff and Jesy Nelson.
Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard takes place at London’s O2 Arena this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday.
Spitting bars: Rapper ArrDee is set to take to the stage as a replacement act at London’s O2 Arena this weekend
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