King Charles faced rejection from various singers to perform at the Coronation concert.
Due to differing opinions on the monarchy and emergence of 'woke' fans, the King was turned down by artists including Harry Styles. Ryan-Mark in a joint interview with Ben Ofoedu tells Express.co.uk: "A lot of celebrities - I think Harry Styles was asked to perform and a few others -
they might have turned down the opportunity to perform at the concert because they listened to their woke fans who are about 13 years old and they all hate the king because they think it's fashionable. "There was also TikTok trend about the king." He continued: "It's like what Ben was saying. It's a symptom of our times.
"You can't be proud of where you come from if it's in the UK. "You can't wear the flag because it's synonymous with colonialism, fascism and jingoism. I think that's a real tragedy," he continues. The TV star, however, asked the singers to get "backbone" and support the British monarchy.
Ryan-Mark added: "I'm just fed up with it. Not enough people speak up about it because they don't want to get cancelled, they want to save their careers. They don't want to get attacked online by trolls, but they need to get a backbone."
Big names have rejected the chance to play at the Coronation Concert which is taking place at Windsor Castle on May 7. Over 20,000 spectators are expected to turn out for the show, which will be broadcast on BBC One and on radio.
The Coronation Concert was reportedly struggling to attract star names after numerous acts turned down the chance to be part of the show. However, there is now a confirmed list of stars set to feature at the celebration which begins at 8pm.
Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, plus classical acts including Andrea Bocelli and Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel have been added to the bill. This is alongside Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, veteran rock guitarist Steve Winwood, Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls and Chinese pianist Lang Lang.
Tom Cruise, Winnie the Pooh, Sir Tom Jones, Bear Grylls and Oti Mabuse will also star, with new additions singer Tiwa Savage, DJ Pete Tong and winner of The Piano TV talent show, Lucy, completing the line-up. Additionally, there be a spoken-word performance by Bollywood superstar Sonam Kapoor.
Reports suggest Harry Styles, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Sir Elton John, Spice Girls, Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue are just some of the major acts who snubbed the Coronation Concert.
Harry Styles is currently enjoying a rare rest from his gruelling touring schedule, before jetting off once again. Meanwhile, Sir Elton is globetrotting on his farewell tour. Ed Sheeran is touring and was the first to turn down the chance to play for the newly crowned King, while Adele reportedly had no interest in the concert at all and is friends with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Kylie Minogue, who has long been a UK favourite, rejected a spot on Coronation Concert bill after reportedly "reading the room" as calls for her native Australia to become a republic, grow.
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