Robbie Williams, one of the UK’s biggest stars, faced mixed reactions to his performance in Australia on New Year’s Eve. He headlined the ABC New Year’s Eve Party, performing in front of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Despite treating the crowd to his hits like Angels and Let Me Entertain You, some Australians mocked his performance on social media.
Some fans, like @BronnyLane, didn’t realize it was actually Robbie Williams on stage, while others, such as @mgrace, criticized his singing of The Voice. @HenryLawson55 compared him unfavorably to Australian legend John Farnham, and @OutInTheBlack_ joked about him being paid poorly for the show.
On the other hand, some people defended Robbie, appreciating his presence on the event. @hookerwithballs pointed out that Robbie’s performance was an improvement over past acts at ABC’s New Year celebrations, and @ksyd2015 praised his professionalism.
Robbie, who has a special connection to Australia since his 2003 solo tour, said it was an honor to perform there. He also used the opportunity to promote his biographical musical film Better Man, calling it “the film of the century.” In the movie, Robbie is portrayed by a CGI monkey, which he humorously explained was an unusual but creative choice.
