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Katie Fitzpatrick

When Lewis Capaldi met the Rooneys

Wayne and Coleen Rooney were thrilled to meet BRIT Award-winning singer Lewis Capaldi backstage in Manchester.

The Manchester United legend and WAG supremo Coleen were all smiles as they met the Someone You Loved hitmaker after his show at the Manchester O2 Apollo.

And Lewis looked chuffed to meet the Rooneys, despite his footballing allegiances lying with his hometown Scottish club Celtic.

Both Wayne and Coleen shared a snap of themselves meeting the star with applause emojis to show their appreciation.

"Mr Capaldi you were unbelievable," said Coleen on Instagram.

And Wayne wrote: "Unbelievable concert at the Apollo in Manchester. Thanks for a great night."

As well as the Rooneys' big smiles, fans noticed other things going on in the photo.

"Why's Wayne got a BIG warm coat on and you a lovely blazer??" one follower asked Coleen.

"One must've been freezing and the other boiling."

"These earrings," another fan commented about Coleen's fabulous Chanel jewellery.

Lewis was spotted in popular Northern Quarter cafe and bar Common on Edge Street ahead of his second Manchester show.

Lewis Capaldi in Common with Scruff of the Neck promoters (Rich Goodwin and Joe Cockburn/Scruff of the Neck)

And in typical wise-cracking Capaldi-style he's said to have told diners: "I’d shake your hand, but I’ve got the s***s" before posing for photos.

Scruff of the Neck record label promoters Joe Cockburn and Rich Goodwin shared a snap with the famous face.

And Joe posted it on Twitter with the caption: "Just bumped into @LewisCapaldi no biggie."

During his first night in Manchester on his sold-out UK tour he launched a new mental health support initiative.

LIVELIVE offers advice and a safe space to any gig-goers struggling with anxiety at gigs.

The initiative also includes a gig buddy scheme, where solo gig-goers can meet others before the show.

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