Dua Lipa has refuted claims of lip-syncing during her performance at the legendary Glastonbury Festival in the UK. The 28-year-old singer stated that performing on the Pyramid stage was a lifelong dream, despite facing accusations of not singing live to the massive crowd.
Following her performance at the festival, reports from the Daily Mail indicated that the Albanian-born artist dismissed the rumors of lip-syncing.
Addressing the speculation in the festival’s VIP area, she firmly stated, “I don’t mime.”
Joined by her boyfriend, actor Callum Turner, 34, Dua Lipa celebrated her successful performance at a bar on the Worthy Farm festival grounds before retreating to their nearby luxury hotel. She sported a white waistcoat, black skirt, a crystal-encrusted satin Prada handbag, and chunky black boots.
Social Media Backlash on Lip Syncing Allegations
Some social media users criticized Dua Lipa for allegedly lip-syncing to protect her voice, especially after watching her performance on the BBC.
One disappointed fan tweeted, “Imagine paying all that money to go to Glastonbury and standing there watching Dua Lipa mime the song and not sing it. What a shame.”
While some viewers expressed their disappointment over the performance, others praised the two-hour show as “magical” and lauded her talent.
Dua Lipa’s Aspirations Fulfilled at Glastonbury
Dua Lipa shared her elation at headlining Glastonbury, expressing, “I can’t believe this, I’ve been dreaming about this all my life.”
She mesmerized the audience with a choreographed set featuring her popular track ‘Training Season’ from her latest album, Radical Optimism.