02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Music fans buzzing after bumping into Olly Murs in Glasgow
Emma Sinclair and Chloe Banning met Olly Murs outside the plush Blythswood Square Hotel ahead of his huge gig at the OVO Hydro this evening (Friday, May 2).
The British superstar will be performing at the Finnieston venue alongside Blue. He will also be hosting a gig at the venue on Thursday, May 22, as well.
Emma Sinclair posing alongside the much-loved singer (Image: Newsquest)
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After bumping into the singer, the excited pair said it was 'great meeting him'.
The duo, who are heading to his gig tonight, said: "It was great meeting Olly, he always has lots of time for his fans, even after so many years, and I'm looking forward to seeing his show in Glasgow."
Olly, 40, rose to fame after starring on the sixth series of the TV talent show The X Factor in 2009.
(Image: Newsquest) In the programme, the talented musician came second, however, he has since gone on to have an incredibly successful music career.
He is known for his top hits such as Dance with Me Tonight, Up, That Girl, Heart Skips a Beat, and You Don't Know Love.
The English star is also known for his mega hit alongside Flo Rida, Troublemaker, which has amassed over 500million listens on Spotify.
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Olly will be hosting his Glasgow gig after recently cancelling two UK shows.
The pop star apologised to fans with tickets for his Hull and Brighton arena concerts in England in a statement after a 'stomach bug ripped through' his band.
While announcing the devastating news, Olly said he was 'working hard' to reschedule dates for the two gigs.
