The Weeknd backs Captain Tom Moore and Michael Ball's You'll Never Walk Alone for Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart

The Canadian megastar throws his support behind his 99-year-old chart rival.
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The chart battle between war veteran Captain Tom Moore and The Weeknd takes another shocking plot twist this evening as the Canadian popstar endorses his rival for Number 1.

The Weeknd has attempted to self-sabotage his chances of being Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart for a ninth week with Blinding Lights in favour of supporting his 99-year-old chart rival.

The Weeknd told his 11.8m Twitter followers:

Captain Tom has joined forces with Michael Ball and the NHS Voices of Care Choir for a new take on Gerry & The Pacemakers’ classic You'll Never Walk Alone. The song was chosen after Tom captured the nation's hearts walking lengths in his back garden, which has seen him raise £28 million for the NHS. Click here to donate to Captain Tom's cause.

Earlier today, the latest Official Charts Company data revealed that it was looking likely that The Weeknd would overtake and capture the top spot at the last minute, denying the incredible fundraiser a Number 1 on the week of his 100th birthday, but is the tide about to turn after the Canadian's last minute endorsement of his closest competition?

The cut-off for sales and streams to count towards this week’s chart is midnight Thursday. The final Official Chart Top 40 will be unveiled on BBC Radio 1’s Official Chart with Scott Mills this Friday from 4pm, with the full Official Singles Chart Top 100 published on OfficialCharts.com from 5.45pm.

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John Hawkins

1

Well done to the Weeknd. A great gesture.

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Irek Eric

1

its beautiful idea and charity and i really appreciate it with all my heart, but does he really need to "sing"???? let beautiful legend of war veteran stay forever but it doesnt mean that he need to sing...really... please i dont wanna sound rude and ignorant but its honestly unlistenable :( please forgive me :(

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Stewart Howell

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Worst song in years all he did was walk round his garden oh wow just like everyone else is doing cause of lockdown... What a joke

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Conner Harper

2

Shameful! its for a good cause.

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Brian Thomas

2

This guy will do more by walking round his garden than you will and ever do in your entire life, you must be one of the most disgusting humans to ever grace are planet

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Conner Harper

1

Sadly, theres lots of people like this, the reason why the world is such a horrible place for some people. Although, I always knew that this would bring the best and worst in individuals. Captain Tom is the best side and this guy that commented above is just the worst.

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Yolanda Merkel

2

You are uglier than fighting for food. STFU.

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Lloyd Boon

4

WTF is wrong with you Stewart Howell, the dude has fought for his country and survived and he is giving back to the community, you are a waste of space mate, a disgrace to humanity!

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Ryan Musiker

3

Yeah, but he's 99, that's why it's a big achievement for him.

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

2

Please shut up and respect this man. He raised money for the NHS. He’s using this song to raise money. He’s saving lives. So please respect the fact he’s 99 and saving people (, The Weeknd is respecting him) or you can f### off. >:/

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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You took the words right out of my mouth! I’d recommend reporting that disgusting comment.

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Bill Broadhurst

2

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE YOU MORON ! STEWART YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO HUMANITY CAPTAIN TOM SHOULD BE KNIGHTED FOR WHAT HE HAS ACHIEVED

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David Dowsett

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I think Captain Tom would not want you to do that, he fought for freedom in WW2 which induces speech, even if Stewart does sound like a .

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Rector

2

Good on him!