Former Chelsea footballer John Terry was met with boos from the crowd at Luke Combs' London concert on Friday night. The surprise appearance occurred during the American country singer's first of three shows at Wembley Stadium.
As Terry, 45, took the stage, a significant portion of the approximately 90,000 attendees could be heard booing. He and Combs, 36, proceeded with the singer's characteristic beer-shotgun ritual despite the negative reception. Pockets of applause from Chelsea fans were noted amid the jeers.
Following the drinking ritual, Combs tossed his beer can off the stage, while Terry kicked his into the crowd. Combs then gave Terry a brief hug before continuing his performance. Terry was dressed casually in a white T-shirt, navy trousers, and a flat cap.
Online commentary from fans described the moment as "awkward," with some suggesting Combs might have been unaware of Terry's controversial public image in the UK. This incident follows other public moments that have drawn criticism for Terry, including his visibility at the World Cup and his perceived closeness with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The article also briefly references Terry's recent family trip to the United States and his wedding anniversary celebration with his wife, Toni.