Daniel Rooney, an up-and-coming singer from Glasgow, was credited with saving the day when he stepped in for Olly Murs at a Take That gig at the last minute. Murs was unable to make it to the gig due to transport issues, and Rooney, who had been playing at a hotel bar in the city, was asked to replace him. Take That’s frontman, Gary Barlow, later thanked Rooney on Instagram, writing “This young man saved the day, thank you,” and adding a picture of Rooney and three love heart emojis.
Rooney later posted on Instagram, saying “Craziest 30 minutes ever,” and thanking the Take That lads for calming him down before the show and talking setlist tunes. Fans praised Rooney’s performance at the Ovo Hydro, with one saying he had “smashed it.” Murs, who had been supporting Take That on their This Life tour, was unable to make the gig after his flight from London was cancelled. He had been updating fans over the day on his Instagram story on his efforts to get to Glasgow.
Eventually, Murs posted on social media that it wasn’t going to happen. “So sorry to everyone at the Take That show tonight in Glasgow, unfortunately I won’t be there,” the 39-year-old said. “Don’t think I’ve ever missed a gig before, am so annoyed!” Murs was taking a car to ensure he made the Saturday and Sunday shows at the Ovo Hydro. After Glasgow, Take That are heading to Manchester for their next gigs, which will be held at the AO Arena after being forced to move from the troubled Co-op Live arena amid technical issues
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