The England vs Wales World Cup match had a surprise cameo in the form of Chesney Hawkes.
Singer Hawkes performed his 1991 No 1 hit single “I Am the One and Only” during halftime at the match in Qatar.
After what was an underwhelming first half for both sides, those in attendance quipped that Hawkes was the standout performer of the evening.
The Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delany tweeted: “Chesney Hawkes is playing ‘The One and Only’ at half-time in England vs Wales. I have no idea why this is happening.”
“Chesney Hawkes singing ‘I Am The One Only’ at halftime might just be the highlight so far... yes, it’s been that bad,” football writer John Cross added.
Daily Mail’s northern football correspondent, Dominic King, praised: “One verse and one chorus in and Chesney Hawkes is already the best performer of the night.”
Referring to the BBC’s coverage of the event,...
Singer Hawkes performed his 1991 No 1 hit single “I Am the One and Only” during halftime at the match in Qatar.
After what was an underwhelming first half for both sides, those in attendance quipped that Hawkes was the standout performer of the evening.
The Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delany tweeted: “Chesney Hawkes is playing ‘The One and Only’ at half-time in England vs Wales. I have no idea why this is happening.”
“Chesney Hawkes singing ‘I Am The One Only’ at halftime might just be the highlight so far... yes, it’s been that bad,” football writer John Cross added.
Daily Mail’s northern football correspondent, Dominic King, praised: “One verse and one chorus in and Chesney Hawkes is already the best performer of the night.”
Referring to the BBC’s coverage of the event,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - Music
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