Following her electrifying debut as a headliner at the renowned Glastonbury festival in the UK, Dua Lipa’s attempt to blend in and enjoy the festival vibes was briefly interrupted. A festival-goer, eager to share his music with the star, approached her with a ukulele ready to serenade her. The musician, identified as Liam C on Instagram, shared a video capturing the moment he encountered the ‘Dance the Night’ singer. He started by apologizing for the interruption and quickly expressed his admiration for her documentary about Camden, a place where he also busks. Eager to have her listen, he explained that he would play one of his songs to capture her ‘reaction’ on camera.
In the video, Liam C begins to strum his ukulele and sing, while Dua Lipa, ever gracious, nods along to the beat, offering smiles and laughter. Before departing, she complimented him, saying, “I love it mate, it’s so good,” and even acquiesced to his request for a quick hug.
The interaction, perceived by some as ‘awkward,’ did not go unnoticed on social media, sparking various reactions from the public. One commenter noted, “Her eyes are desperate for escape,” while another remarked on the discomfort of the situation. Yet, another defended the naturalness of her reaction, stating, “Everyone saying she looked awkward. That is a natural reaction to strangers singing in your face.”
Others praised her politeness under unexpected circumstances. “She was polite! She could have told him to get lost. The public don’t own her, and they certainly don’t have the right to demand her attention,” a supporter commented. Further empathy came from a user who pointed out, “She did more than enough. She looked awkward because he had someone filming her. That’s a natural reaction regardless of fame.”
Despite the mixed reviews, some viewers admired Liam C’s boldness. “You can’t knock your hustle. Respect for what you’re doing,” a user commended. Another added, “Well done! Amazing. She looked a little awkward but she stopped and she listened which is more than most! Respect.”