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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Rosie Swash

Glastonbury 2010: Who should replace U2?

Bono of U2 at the 51st Grammy awards
Bono is 'heartbroken' after being forced to cancel U2's Glastonbury 2010 slot. Photograph: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Glastonbury festival confirmed today that U2's headline slot has been cancelled. The news follows the postponement of numerous tour dates while Bono recovers from a serious back injury, sustained last week. The festival has so far refused to comment on who will be taking their place, but it would be highly surprising if they hadn't already considered possible replacements.

Rumours suggest Dizzee Rascal could be asked to step up to the plate, and that Glasonbury is currently checking Coldplay's schedule too. Personally, I'm hoping they'll find some way to persuade Beyoncé to perform. So who do you think would be best poised to play the headline slot come 25 June?

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