Sir Rod Stewart has sparked outrage by speaking out in favour of controversial Reform leader Nigel Farage.
Ahead of his imminent slot at this weekend’s Glastonbury, the 80-year-old rocker has opened up to The Times about his support of the right-wing politician.
In an interview with The Times, the Maggie May singer spoke of his frustration with the state of current politics, suggesting voters should ‘give Farage a chance.’
‘I’ve read about (Sir Keir) Starmer cutting off the fishing in Scotland and giving it back to the EU. That hasn’t made him popular,’ he told the publication.
He continued: ‘We’re fed up with the Tories. We’ve got to give Farage a chance. He’s coming across well. Nigel? What options have we got?”
‘I know some of his family, I know his brother, and I quite like him,’ he added.
This has sparked outrage from fans, who have branded him ‘out of touch’ and motivated – as he admits himself – by his ‘great wealth.’
‘Rod Stewart [says] It’s hard for me because I’m extremely wealthy, and I deserve to be, so a lot of it doesn’t really touch me. But that doesn’t mean I’m out of touch. Yes it f**king does, Rod. Completely out of touch,’ wrote blondsteve on X.
‘Sir Rod Stewart is in need of retirement. The very last thing this country needs is @Nigel_Farage anywhere near power,’ said PJDawe.
‘You mean the ex Tory Rod Stewart wants to pay less tax? How surprising,’ said ChrisEmmin56954.
This bombshell comes as Sir Rod is preparing to take the stage at Glastonbury today, where he’ll perform in the coveted tea-time legends slot.
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