Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson Shares Bizarre Hand-Holding Moment with Hollywood Star at Elton John’s Glastonbury Set

Glastonbury Festival always brings out the weird and wonderful in people – and Ricky Wilson is no exception. 

The Kaiser Chiefs frontman, 47, has revealed that during his last visit to Worthy Farm in 2023, he ended up holding hands with Hollywood star Andrew Garfield, 41, in a touching festival moment. 

Speaking exclusively to The Sun ahead of opening the iconic Pyramid Stage on Saturday afternoon, Ricky recalled: ‘I stood in the crowd watching Elton John and then I noticed Andrew Garfield was next to me.

He continued: ‘When Your Song started, our hands happened to brush past each other. I said to Andrew, “Shall we?”. He nodded and we just held hands. He won’t deny it if you ask him.’ 

However, holding hands with Andrew wasn’t the only surreal experience Ricky had at Glasto.

He recalled: ‘I dressed up as Elvis Presley — the full jumpsuit, everything. I was supposed to be doing some songs in Block9 but I got there and didn’t bother.’ 

Ricky Wilson has revealed that during his last visit to Worthy Farm in 2023, he ended up holding hands with Hollywood star Andrew Garfield, 41, in a touching festival moment 

The Kaiser Chiefs frontman, 47, recalled: ‘I stood in the crowd watching Elton John (pictured during his set) and then I noticed Andrew Garfield was next to me’

Instead, he and pal Leigh Francis (aka Keith Lemon) ended up at Glastonbury-on-Sea, where they wound up calling bingo twice. 

This year, Ricky is back, and he’s bringing his wife Grace along for the ride. The couple have checked into a plush hotel near the site before his big performance. 

And Ricky’s already drawn up their hit list of must-see acts – including Pulp, who are rumoured to be playing a secret set on Saturday under the pseudonym Patchwork. 

Ricky’s return to the Pyramid Stage comes 20 years after the Kaiser Chiefs first performed there, fresh off the success of their breakthrough album Employment.

He admitted he didn’t quite grasp the significance of that 2005 appearance at the time. 

Caught up in a whirlwind of gigs across Italy and America, Ricky said he only realised how massive the moment was when they stepped on stage at Glastonbury and were met with a raucous crowd back home. 

When it comes to this year’s set, Ricky revealed the band had toyed with the idea of performing Employment in full to celebrate its 20th anniversary – but ultimately decided to shake things up.

With so many fan favourites in their back catalogue, they didn’t want to leave any out, and hinted they’ve got even bigger tracks lined up for the crowd. 

 He continued: ‘When Your Song started, our hands happened to brush past each other. I said to Andrew, “Shall we?”. He nodded and we just held hands. He won’t deny it if you ask him’ (Andrew pictured in April) 

This year, Ricky is back, and he’s bringing his wife Grace along for the ride. The couple have checked into a plush hotel near the site before his big performance (pictured 2018)

Meanwhile, thousands of revellers have already descended on Worthy Farm as Glastonbury Festival 2025 kicks off in full swing.

With a star-studded lineup set to light up the legendary fields, this year’s event is already shaping up to be one of the most iconic yet. 

Headlining the Pyramid Stage are The 1975 on Friday evening, marking their debut in the coveted top slot, followed by rock legend Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts on Saturday. 

Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo will bring the festival to a dazzling close on Sunday night, while music icon Rod Stewart is set to make his long-awaited Glastonbury debut in the much-loved Sunday Legends slot. 

Other major acts lighting up the weekend include Charli XCX and The Prodigy, headlining the Other Stage on Saturday and Sunday respectively.