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Metro
12 hours ago
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- Metro
Rock legend worth £110,000,000 shocks fans on £47 Ryanair flight to Bristol
Rock legend Sir Bob Geldof surprised passengers on a Ryanair flight from Venice to Bristol. Despite having a net worth of £111million ($150m), the Boomtown Rats singer, 73, showed that he was both an eco-warrior and a man of the people as he and his band travelled on a £47 flight to Bristol. The Irish singer was spotted at Venice's Marco Polo airport by a fellow passenger who said he spotted the millionaire looking incognito in sunglasses and having a coffee and a croissant in a cafe after security. They also noted that he was happy to join the long Ryanair check-in queue, and didn't pay for early boarding. 'He didn't even pay to fast-track security or anything, he didn't moan or anything – he was just with everybody else,' Jay Curtis, a travel content creator, told Bristol Post. The content creator got a selfie and asked Sir Bob what he was doing on a commercial flight, to which he replied: 'I don't spend money on luxury travel'. Sir Bob's travel journey took place on Friday, July 18, days after the Boomtown Rats performed in Italy at the Pordenone Blues Festival. The concert was a free event and took place 50 years after Live Aid, which was organised by Sir Bob, and was the largest charity concert in the history of music. Earlier this month, the Live Aid 40th Anniversary Gala took place with Midge Ure and Sir Brian May also attending. Sir Bob isn't the only star to be snapped slumming it with regular people on a commercial flight. Tom Holland was snapped on a number of commercial flights from London to Budapest when he was visiting his then-girlfriend (now fiancée) Zendaya while she was shooting Dune. The US Office's Rainn Wilson has been open about his climate change views and has shared stories about flying on commercial flights. More Trending Robin Williams was also known to fly on commercial flights and reportedly expected no preferential treatment from the staff. Last year, Will Ferrell made headlines when he flew on an Aer Lingus flight from London to Dublin. 'On my London to Dublin @AerLingus flight this evening I was beside Will Ferrell.. in a s**t unreserved seat. There we go, [sic]' @emmaquinlain, a passenger on the plane, shared at the time. Metro has reached out to Sir Bob Geldof for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: This might be the first Glastonbury 2027 performer as rocker teases plans MORE: Linkin Park refuse to play poignant song live after Chester Bennington's death MORE: I always play 'check-in chicken' on flights – it works a treat
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Music legend leaves Ryanair passengers STUNNED as they spot him on £47 flight to Bristol despite being worth a whopping £110M: 'He didn't even pay for fast track!'
Ryanair passengers were left stunned when they spotted a legend on their £47 flight from Venice's Marco Polo Airport to Bristol on Friday. Sir Bob Geldof, 73, cut a low key figure in dark shades and peaked cap while reportedly queuing for an hour to board the budget airline alongside his Boomtown Rats bandmates. The Live Aid founder, who is believed to be worth a whopping £110M, is said to have told one fellow passenger: 'I don't spend millions on luxury travel.' Bob sported a bushy beard and long hair while dressing casually for the two hour flight in a bleached denim shirt and blue jeans. Fellow traveler Jay Curtis told BristolLive that Bob had explained he and his band were heading home after a string of shows in Italy. 'There was quite a long queue at the Ryanair check-in, and Bob Geldof was there with the Boomtown Rats, had a selfie with him in the line but saw him twice again'. The 73-year-old cut a low key figure in dark shades and peaked cap while reportedly queuing for an hour to board the budget airline alongside his Boomtown Rats bandmates 'He didn't even pay to fast-track security or anything, he didn't moan or anything - he was just with everybody else'. Before adding: 'I was just surprised; the guy's worth £111M and he's queuing with everyone else'. Earlier his month the Live Aid 40th Anniversary Gala took place this weekend -with the likes of Sir Bob, Midge Ure and Sir Brian May in attendance. The original benefit, which lasted for 16 epic hours on July 13 1985, was organised by Bob and Midge to raise relief funds for Ethiopia as the East African country battled a devastating famine that would claim hundreds of thousands of lives in just two years. Almost 40 years after 72,000 fans converged on London's Wembley Stadium for an epic string of performances from some of the biggest stars of the 1980s, the duo were seen at the Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical on Sunday. Midge and Bob both looked smart as they turned up in shirts and blazers at The Shaftesbury Theatre. The 71-year-old Scottish singer seemed in good spirits as he stood on stage during the curtain call. Meanwhile, Irish icon Bob put on a performance for the crowd, wearing a black T-shirt and suede jacket. Passenger Jay Curtis (R) said how Bob had explained he and his band were heading home after a string of shows in Italy Queen legend Brian May, 77, was seen hugging Bob, 73, as the pair appeared to get emotional. Brian looked suave in a purple palm printed blazer as they embraced on the stage. In May, Bob and Midge were back on familiar ground as they reunited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Live Aid. Echoing that hot summer's day in 1985, when stars such as David Bowie and Queen mesmerised fans across the world, the sun beat down as Bob and Midge took a trip down memory lane. Just seven-months after the 1984 release of Band Aid charity single Do They Know It's Christmas?, Geldof and Ure brought together some of the biggest musical artists of the 1980s for two huge concerts at Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia's John F. Kennedy Stadium. David Bowie, Sir Paul McCartney, Status Quo, Sir Elton John and Queen led a lengthy roster of performers in London, while Black Sabbath, Joan Baez, Run D.M.C and The Beach Boys joined a host of stars in Philadelphia. Watched by an estimated 1.9billion people across the world, the two concerts raised an astonishing £150 million in total for famine relief. BBC Two and BBC iPlayer announced plans to broadcast Live Aid at 40, revealing the behind-the-scenes story of the 1985 concert that brought the idea of charity to a new generation. During an appearance at the ground, Bob quipped to The Sun: 'It doesn't look that sort of different. I expect it to be mega and new and it just looks as crappy as before. I'm blue in the face listening to f***ing Freddie Mercury.' Reflecting on the musical, Midge added: 'I went in as a jaded rock star expecting cheese. But during the show this jaded rock star had a lump in his throat. 'One song jumped out in particular for me and I was never a big Bob Dylan fan. Blowing In The Wind, the interpretation that they've done on that was phenomenal.' Archive of the performances and back stage of the record and the concert feature Paula Yates, Boy George, Status Quo and George Michael whilst interviews with Nile Rodgers, Lenny Henry, Phil Collins, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle, Roger Taylor and Brian May are set against the memories of the Ethiopian politicians at the heart of the relief effort, Dawit Giorgis and Berhane Deressa.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fans shocked as rock star worth £111m is seen queuing for Ryanair flight
He has an eye-watering net worth but still saves the pennies by flying with a budget airline I DON'T LIKE LUXURY Fans shocked as rock star worth £111m is seen queuing for Ryanair flight Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FANS have been left totally shocked after spotting a rock star worth £111m queuing for a Ryanair flight. Not only was this Irish superstar seen about to board a budget flight, but he told a fan: "I don't spend millions on luxury travel." Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Famous people seemingly travel with budget airlines, too Credit: Getty 5 Bob Geldof was seen at Venice's Marco Polo airport on Friday Credit: SWNS 5 He wore a white shirt and a beige hat Credit: SWNS 5 He posed with travel content creator Jay Curtis Credit: SWNS Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof, 73, was the superstar flying with budget airline Ryanair - despite his $150m net worth (£111m). The Live Aid founder was seen by a fan as he waited at the check-in queue for his flight. Seen with his bandmates at Venice's Marco Polo airport, Bob was waiting to board his plane to London, as per reports. One onlooker saw Bob waiting in line and noted how he had queued with regular members of the public who were also flying, for an hour. Fellow passenger Jay Curtis, 39, saw Bob as he was waiting to board the plane. As well as seeing him in line, he also saw him enjoying a croissant and a coffee whilst waiting for his flight, believed to be to London, on Friday afternoon. Speaking to BristolLive, Mr Curtis explained how he had been travelling around Italy and was flying home from Marco Polo Airport in Venice. "There was quite a long queue at the Ryanair check-in, and Bob Geldof was there with the Boomtown Rats," he told the paper. "I had a selfie with him in the line but saw him twice again. "He was sat in a cafe after security about three or four tables away from me, having a coffee and a croissant. Watch as Bob Geldof 'leaks' The One Show secret live on air - leaving viewers 'feeling lied to' "I was just surprised; the guy's worth $150m and he's queuing with everyone else." He then explained how he was "quite shocked" and noted how he "was not priority or anything". Mr Curtis went on to say how Bob and his band "didn't even pay to fast-track security or anything". Mr Curtis, who is a travel influencer, spoke to Bob and asked him: "Why are you flying Ryanair?" I don't spend money on luxury travel. Bob Geldof to fellow plane passenger Bob replied: "I don't spend money on luxury travel." The traveller then explained how his flight to Bristol from Venice was £47. "So he's probably not spent much more than that on his flight," he added. The Irish rocker is widely recognised for his activism and charity work. In 1984, he teamed up with Midge Ure to found the charity supergroup Band Aid to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. Bob and Midge went on to organise the charity super-concert Live Aid the following year and the Live 8 concerts in 2005.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fans shocked as rock star worth £111m is seen queuing for Ryanair flight
FANS have been left totally shocked after spotting a rock star worth £111m queuing for a Ryanair flight. Not only was this Irish superstar seen about to board a budget flight, but he told a fan: "I don't spend millions on luxury travel." 5 5 5 5 Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof, 73, was the superstar flying with budget airline Ryanair - despite his $150m net worth (£111m). The Live Aid founder was seen by a fan as he waited at the check-in queue for his flight. Seen with his bandmates at Venice's Marco Polo airport, Bob was waiting to board his plane to London, as per reports. One onlooker saw Bob waiting in line and noted how he had queued with regular members of the public who were also flying, for an hour. Fellow passenger Jay Curtis, 39, saw Bob as he was waiting to board the plane. As well as seeing him in line, he also saw him enjoying a croissant and a coffee whilst waiting for his flight, believed to be to London, on Friday afternoon. Speaking to BristolLive, Mr Curtis explained how he had been travelling around Italy and was flying home from Marco Polo Airport in Venice. "There was quite a long queue at the Ryanair check-in, and Bob Geldof was there with the Boomtown Rats," he told the paper. "I had a selfie with him in the line but saw him twice again. "He was sat in a cafe after security about three or four tables away from me, having a coffee and a croissant. Watch as Bob Geldof 'leaks' The One Show secret live on air - leaving viewers 'feeling lied to' "I was just surprised; the guy's worth $150m and he's queuing with everyone else." He then explained how he was "quite shocked" and noted how he "was not priority or anything". Mr Curtis went on to say how Bob and his band "didn't even pay to fast-track security or anything". Mr Curtis, who is a travel influencer, spoke to Bob and asked him: "Why are you flying Ryanair?" I don't spend money on luxury travel. Bob Geldof to fellow plane passenger Bob replied: "I don't spend money on luxury travel." The traveller then explained how his flight to Bristol from Venice was £47. "So he's probably not spent much more than that on his flight," he added. The Irish rocker is widely recognised for his activism and charity work. In 1984, he teamed up with Midge Ure to found the charity supergroup Band Aid to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. Bob and Midge went on to organise the charity super-concert Live Aid the following year and the Live 8 concerts in 2005. 5
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bob Geldof takes Ryanair flight, tells passenger: 'I don't spend on luxury travel
Multi-millionaire Bob Geldof was spotted flying budget with Ryanair from Venice to the UK, saying he doesn't spend on luxury travel. Despite being worth an estimated £111m, Geldof queued with other passengers without using any fast-track or VIP services. A fellow traveller, Jay Curtis, took a selfie with him and later saw him quietly enjoying a coffee and croissant before the flight. Geldof mentioned he had recently played with the Boomtown Rats at a blues festival in Venice.
