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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Camille Chorley

Ian McKellen joins Scissor Sisters live on stage in surprise appearance at London O2 concert

Fans erupted in cheers at London’s O2 Arena on Friday, 24 May, as Sir Ian McKellen made a surprise appearance during the Scissor Sisters’ long-awaited reunion concert.

The 85-year-old actor thrilled the audience by dramatically reciting his spoken-word monologue from the US pop group’s 2010 track Invisible Light, just as he did on the original recording.

The performance marked a highlight of the group’s first live shows in 12 years, part of a UK and Ireland tour celebrating over 20 years since their debut.

One fan wrote on X: “Cried a little, just so blessed to see this.”

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