Robbie Williams has hit back at a critic who has labelled him a fraud for supposedly calling himself a “rock star”.
One of the hosts of The World Cup of Podcast shared his take on the English singer, 52, and his music.
In a clip on Instagram, one of the hosts reacted after Williams performed a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne at the BRIT awards in February.
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The host, who goes by @alrightfans on Instagram, said, “Robbie Williams, never been a fan of him.
“He’s just a f—ing Redcoat who queued up to be in Gary Barlow’s band and got lucky,” he said.
A Redcoat refers holiday entertainers at Butlin’s holiday camps in the UK, who are known for wearing a red coat or blazer.
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“I think he attended Glastonbury with bleached blond hair, knocked about with Liam Gallagher, probably just shared a big bag of f—ing gear.
“Nicked his credibility because he shared gear with him and all of a sudden – the Emperor’s New Clothes kind of thing – like, oh, right, you’re a rock star.
“No you’re f—ing not. You’re like YungBlud, mate. You’re a fraud.”
YungBlud, a 28-year-old English musician, also performed a tribute to Osbourne at the MTV awards, having been close to the ‘Prince of Darkness’ before his death.
The video ended up on Williams’ page, and the Take That singer let the podcaster know exactly how he felt about his opinion.
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“I went to Glastonbury because people my age went to Glastonbury. I’ve never called myself a rock star. Not once. I was on the bag. You end up where you end up,” he explained.
The singer defended holiday camps, having grown up going to them and saying he was lucky to do so.
“I know exactly who and what I am. You, however display a kind of cruelty that doesn’t even recognise itself. Scary,” he added.
Ozzy Osbourne, the original Prince of Darkness
“I’m a real Redcoat. You’re a real bully. I know which one I’d rather be.”
Fans also commented in the singer’s defence.
”Hate music snobs like this. Live and let live, if others enjoy it, what harm is it doing you? The energy you put into the world is what comes back to you …” said one.
“Such a completely reductive and depressing outlook; the snobbery of the ‘redcoat’ comment, taking up time to talk down a (record breaking) career in the entertainment industry rather than celebrating something or someone you do actually admire – it just seems like something that’s maybe acceptable when you’re teenagers but a bit embarrassing in middle age,” another said.
“@robbiewilliams has a huge amount to take pride in professionally, something he can look back on and share with his loved ones – surely that’s worth more than spending your time making snarky (and factually inaccurate) comments about other people’s work? Luck gets you in the right room at the right time, talent keeps you there.”
One fan added, “What a totally negative unjustified rant, I would say the world is a much better place with Robbie doing what he’s done and the weddings and sing alongs.”
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