Olly Murs booed by crowd as he makes admission and asks 'shall I go'
Olly Murs was met with boos after an admission during his 15 Years Of Hits tour date in Liverpool on Thursday night, with the X Factor star making an unwise on-stage admission
Olly Murs had the Liverpool crowd eating out of the palm of his hand during a performance at the M&S Bank Arena earlier this week. The 41-year-old chart sensation took his 15 Years Of Hits tour to the docks on Thursday.
After a solid fifteen years since Murs first stepped into the public eye with an X Factor audition that left the nation in awe, he was seen delivering smooth vocals on a rendition of Stevie Wonder's Superstition. From his days winning the hearts of judges and viewers alike, Olly still commands a loyal following.
A sea of the Murs Army filled the Bank Arena as the singer-songwriter commemorated his time in music with a high-spirited country-wide tour. With a repertoire spanning 15 years, it would be simple for Murs to let his well-loved tunes speak for themselves.
At one point in the show, Olly invited his band to "embarrass" him, by projecting an unknown picture in front of the crowd. He told fans: "On this part of the show, I have absolutely no idea what is about to appear on that screen", reports the Liverpool Echo.
His Scouse fans watched on as a photo of Olly touching Liverpool FC's famous This Is Anfield sign prompted a split reaction, as cheers from Liverpool FC fans clashed with boos from Everton supporters. But, Olly swiftly brought all sides together when he disclosed that his loyalties actually lie down the M62, admitting: "Of course, this will probably get the biggest boo of the night. I am a Manchester United fan."
To a cacophony of jesting boos, a chuckling Olly then playfully suggested: "Shall I go?" But the audience clearly wasn't keen on ending the night there – they cheered for him to carry on, leading him into another chart-topping track.
Olly kicked his hit-filled setlist with Troublemaker, serenading them through two hours of his best known songs. The pop sensation turned 41 this Wednesday and marked the occasion by belting out a medley of 80s classics, celebrating the era of his birth.
Having come a long way from his days as a cover singer, Olly had fans ecstatic to hear original hits including Heart Skips a Beat and Wrapped Up, alongside the timeless tunes. The gig took an emotional turn when Olly performed Dear Darling.
The poignant track was dedicated to his late friend and X Factor co-presenter, Caroline Flack. Sharing with the audience, he confessed: "I genuinely think about her every day."
He continued: "I know that feeling of losing someone that you love very much. With this song, I want you to think of those people and sing with me."
As thousands of phones illuminated the arena, fans joined in an unforgettable rendition of the 2012 ballad, creating the night's most memorable moment. While this tour marked his 15-year journey in the music industry, Olly gave his fans a sneak peek into his future plans. He performed his new single, 'Save Me', exclusively for the audience, hinting at what's next for him.
Describing the song as the beginning of a "new Murs era", it's clear from the crowd's reaction that they're excited about what lies ahead. As he exited the stage to thunderous applause, it's evident that his fans are eagerly anticipating more milestones from Olly, who has firmly established himself as a top-notch performer.
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