Ncuti Gatwa pays tribute to the trans community following ‘woke’ Doctor Who exit in surprise Glastonbury appearance as he introduces Jade Thirlwall in foul-mouthed speech
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Ncuti Gatwa paid tribute to the trans community in a surprise Glastonbury appearance on Saturday as he took to the stage to introduce Jade Thirlwall ahead of her solo debut.
The former Doctor Who star, 32, was in high spirits as he welcomed the crowd at the Woodsies stage, and he welcomed ‘pop’s new princess’ in a foul-mouthed speech.
Ncuti said: ‘Are you feeling hot? Sweaty? About to get hotter and sweatier because pop’s new crown princess is in the building.
‘I hope you bi****s are f*****g ready! Ladies and gentlemen, they’s and them’s. All our beautiful trans brothers and sisters. The performance is about to begin.
He concluded: ‘Flash photography and video is encouraged. Enjoy the show.’
Moments later, the ex Little Mix star, also 32, made a showstopping entrance, turning heads as she hit the stage in a skin-tight white crop top emblazoned with the word ‘Glasto’.
Ncuti Gatwa paid tribute to the trans community in a surprise Glastonbury appearance on Saturday as he took to the stage to introduce Jade Thirlwall ahead of her solo debut
The former Doctor Who star, 32, was in high spirits as he welcomed the crowd at the Woodsies stage, and he welcomed ‘pop’s new princess’ to the stage in a foul -mouthed speech
Flashing a glimpse of her toned midriff, the former Little Mix star teamed the top with khaki oversized cargo trousers featuring a red tartan waistband and a sparkling diamante embellishment.
She completed the look with chunky white trainers and layered a khaki parka over her shoulders, accessorising with an extravagant faux-fur hat.
Jade delivered a high-energy set to an enthusiastic crowd, marking her debut Glastonbury performance as a solo artist.
She treated fans to tracks from her upcoming album That’s Showbiz Baby! along with Little Mix favourites including Shout Out To My Ex, Woman Like Me, and Touch.
It comes after Ncuti was replaced by Billie Piper after stepping down from his role as the Time Lord, following falling ratings and accusations of ‘woke’ storylines.
Doctor Who was watched by around 2.5milion last Saturday – around 2million fewer people than the numbers watching when Jodie Whittaker, the previous Time Lord, was on the show until 2022.
But this is still a tiny fraction of the sort of interest it used to attract. At its peak it was watched by around 13million on a Saturday night in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
The Sex Education actor appeared to blame the physical and mental demands of the show for his exit in a new video following fan speculation he was axed from the show.
He said: ‘I hope you bi****s are f*****g ready! Ladies and gentlemen, they’s and them’s. All our beautiful trans brothers and sisters. The performance is about to begin’
Moments later, Jade, also 32, made a showstopping entrance, turning heads as she hit the stage in a skin-tight white crop top emblazoned with the word ‘Glasto’
The former Little Mix star teamed the top with khaki oversized cargo trousers featuring a red tartan waistband and a sparkling diamante embellishment
Jade delivered a high-energy set to an enthusiastic crowd, marking her debut Glastonbury performance as a solo artist
She treated fans to tracks from her upcoming album That’s Showbiz Baby! along with Little Mix favourites including Shout Out To My Ex, Woman Like Me, and Touch
It comes after Ncuti was replaced by Billie Piper after stepping down from his role as the Time Lord, following falling ratings and accusations of ‘woke’ storylines
The Angel Of My Dreams hitmakerknown professionally as JADE, is an outspoken supporter for the LGBTQ+ community, and earlier this month during a performance led thousands of fans in an anti-JK Rowling chant.
She was performing at Mighty Hoopla in London when she sang one of her new songs FUFN (F*** You For Now) – using it to take aim at the Harry Potter author.
‘Transphobes,’ JADE shouted, as the crowd replied: ‘F*** you’. She then turned attention to the writer, yelling ‘JK Rowling’ to which the crowd chanted again: ‘F*** you’.
A festival-goer shared the clip online with the caption: ‘Jade, the legend you are!!!’
JK has denied being transphobic, but she previously said she would ‘happily’ go to jail for misgendering a trans person rather than referring to them by their preferred pronouns.
She is also using the new Harry Potter series to fund organisations dedicated to removing trans rights , with her ‘Women’s Fund’ website saying it will offer financial support to those fighting trans inclusion ‘in the workplace, in public life, and in protected female spaces’.
The author made her first controversial comments about trans people six years ago, and has long claimed their inclusion in spaces such as bathrooms is a threat to women.
Iconic Britpop band Pulpsent the crowd wild with their surprise set
Frontman Jarvis Cocker belted out their biggest hits
The kooky singer oozed confidence as he strutted his stuff on stage
Controversial Irish rap band Kneecap also performed on Saturday
The outspoken group took to the Other Stage
The Kaiser Chiefs took to the stage with Ricky Wilson putting on an energetic show
He cut a casual figure in jeans and a green striped jacket, which he styled with chunky brown boots
US singer Brandi Carlile performed on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday afternoon
Known for her hits The Story, Right On Time and Party Of One, Brandi made sure to entertain fans
Alessi Rose also performed on the Other Stage during the afternoon as the day got underway
Alessi put on an energetic display as she danced across the stage while belting out her hits
Beabadoobee took to the Other Stage shortly after Alessi as she sang for her die-hard fans
The indie singer sported a white T-shirt with ‘Glastonbury’ printed across it, which she styled with distressed denim shorts
Meanwhile JADE has a long history of showing support for the LGBTQ+ community, winning a Gay Times allyship award in 2021.
She has also been nominated for a Celebrity Ally Award at the 2025 LGBT Awards, with her boyfriend Jordan Stephens also receiving a nod in the category. The award was previously won by actor David Tennant in 2024.
Recently, JADE signed an open letter pledging solidarity with the trans community following the recent UK Supreme Court ruling, alongside her former bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards.
Other British artists to sign included Charli XCX, Florence Welch and Dua Lipa.
Just days ago, JADE used her BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend performance to make a statement about her allyship as she wore a dress in the trans pride flag colours.
The Angel Of My Dreams hitmaker is an outspoken supporter for the LGBTQ+ community, and earlier this month led thousands of fans in an anti-JK Rowling chant (pictured)
JK has denied being transphobic, but she previously said she would ‘happily’ go to jail for misgendering a trans person rather than referring to them by their preferred pronouns (Seen celebrating Supreme Court ruling last month)
JADE’s relationship with Rizzle Kicks star Jordan began through their passion for social justice, with the pair making their public debut at the Black Trans Lives Matter march in 2020.
She recently said she has been warned about career backlash for speaking out on issues she is passionate about.
Speaking to Stylist magazine recently, JADE said: ‘I have been warned there could be consequences for speaking out about things like Palestine, but these are basic human rights.
‘We’re seeing an attack on the trans community, and I have a very big LGBTQ+ fanbase.
‘I can’t sit back and not be vocal about defending that community. I’m happy to pay the consequences if it means doing the right thing.’
