Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 29, 2025 · Entertainment

Charli XCX Claps Back at 'Fraud' Claims: Glastonbury Performance Sparks Debate

Charli XCX has hit back on social media at claims she is a 'fraud' after being heavily criticised for her headline Glastonbury set on the Other stage on Saturday night

Glastonbury Drama Unfolds: Charli XCX Hits Back at 'Boomer' Critics!

The party's over, but the drama has only just begun! Charli XCX, the 32-year-old pop sensation, is firing back at critics who are claiming she "mimed" her way through her headlining set on the Other stage at Glastonbury Festival. The singer's fiery response is sure to leave a lasting impression!

In a series of sassy tweets, Charli took aim at the naysayers who accused her of using autotune and not singing live. She wrote: "Like the idea that singing with deliberate autotune makes you a fraud or that not having a traditional band suddenly means you must not be a 'real artist' is like, the most boring take ever. Yawn sorry just fell asleep xx"

The singer, 32, performed to a packed crowd at Worthy Farm but has come under fire after many said they were convinced she was miming or using autotune

But Charli wasn't done there! She added: "Really enjoying these boomer vibe comments on my Glastonbury performance. It's super fascinating to me" before thanking those who gave her five-star reviews.

It seems that some viewers were left unimpressed by Charli's energetic performance, with one disgruntled festival-goer taking to social media to slam the singer as "truly terrible". Another critic claimed that Charli was "the worst headline act in Glastonbury history", stating: "There may be headliners that you don't like. But at least they try and f**k singing. Her fee should be withheld, as tbh, you could have put a stripper on stage with a Spotify speaker and got the same results"

But Charli's fans are having none of it! The singer's devotees took to social media to defend their idol, praising her sassy performance and daring fashion sense.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Charli referenced the 'boomer vibe' comments as she hit back at claims

Fashion Frenzy: Charli's Sizzling Glastonbury Outfit Steals the Show!

Charli certainly made an entrance on Saturday night, strutting onto the stage in tiny black leather hot pants and a mesh skull crop top. Her outfit was complete with a floaty Alexander McQueen scarf and oversized dark sunglasses.

Glastonbury Highlights: The Best of the Fest

She wrote: 'Like the idea that singing with deliberate autotune makes you a fraud or that not having a traditional band suddenly means you must not be a 'real artist' is like, the most boring take ever'

Despite the drama surrounding Charli's set, there were plenty of other highlights to be had at Glastonbury this year. The 1975, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, and Olivia Rodrigo all headlined the festival, which returned to Worthy Farm in Somerset after a three-year hiatus.

Other notable performances included Wolf Alice, Snow Patrol, Noah Kahan, and Fat Boy Slim, who marked his 100th Glastonbury performance with a rousing set. Even Nile Rodgers and Chic got in on the action, performing on the Pyramid Stage and leaving fans demanding that they should have been one of this year's headliners!

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It comes after viewers called the energetic performance 'truly terrible' and claimed she was the 'worst headline act' at the festival

Charli was joined on stage by a special guest - none other than Gracie Abrams, daughter of Star Wars director JJ Abrams. The pair performed Charli's hit song "Apple" together, with Gracie showing off her impressive dance moves.

Glastonbury Lowdown: What Went Down at Worthy Farm

In case you missed it, here's a quick recap of what went down at Glastonbury this year:

During her performance, Charli put on a very racy display showing off her toned figure in tiny black leather hot pants and a mesh skull crop top

  • Scissor Sisters Shut Down the Woodsies Stage: The venue had to be shut down due to overcrowding, but festival-goers didn't seem to mind!
  • Neil Young and Chic Bring the House Down: The 72-year-old rock legend took to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night and left fans in awe.
  • Charli XCX's Racy Performance Leaves Little to the Imagination

Stay tuned for more Glastonbury gossip, drama, and excitement!

The crowd went wild as she performed hits including Apple, Party 4 U, Speed Drive, Sympathy Is a Knife, and 360