It’s a running joke that Coldplay’s Chris Martin always finds a way into Glastonbury, whether it’s popping up as a surprise guest during Stormzy’s 2019 headline set, rocking up for impromptu performances at north Somerset pubs post-festival, or headlining of his own accord. Though hard evidence is yet to emerge, Twitter rumours account Secretglasto even claimed that he was busying himself this year as an Oxfam steward on one of the festival gates.
While Martin didn’t join Lizzo in person, his presence was still felt at her Pyramid Stage slot, in its own way. It’s safe to say that the Atlanta pop star performing a flute-heavy rendition of Yellow – complete with an improvisational, groove breakdown – probably wasn’t on many people’s bingo sheets, but there you go. This is Glastonbury, after all, where anything can happen.
