After Capital FM revealed the line-up for their 2025 Summertime Ball, which hits Wembley Stadium on June 15, people have been left saying the same thing – and some are not pleased
Capital FM has just confirmed the line-up for this year’s Summertime Ball, including such stars as Benson Boone, Busted VS McFly, and Rita Ora. However people have been left disappointed by the event’s two main headliners.
Hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby will be guiding fans through the day-long event as some of the biggest names in music take to the stage. Mariah Carey and Will Smith have been announced as the two headliners for this year’s event, which will take place on Sunday, June 15, in London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. Some of the other performers include KSI, Lola Young, Zara Larson, Reneé Rapp, and Jessie J.
However, despite the long list of famous and popular performers, people have taken to social media to share their disappointment after learning about who the headliners were. One of these people was Lauren, who took to TikTok to film her reaction to finding out that Will Smith was one of the headliners.
“When Capital said to film your reaction to the stb headliner,” Lauren wrote on the video as she’s seen waiting with anticipation while listening to the headliner announcement.
As the radio voice announced Will Smith as the headliner, her face quickly dropped to disappointment. Lauren continued to look disappointed while listening to the rest of the announcement.
“I was expecting more… where is Gracie and Sabrina and Ed Sheeran,” the 22-year-old wrote in the caption of the video.
Lauren wasn’t the only one disappointed with the headliner announcement. After Capital announced that Will Smith and Mariah Carey would be co-headliners of the one-day festival, people quickly took to social media to share their thoughts, with some naming it ‘the worst’ line up.
“I think this is the worst Capital Summertime Ball lineup I’ve ever seen it would be the year when I was thinking of going again,” one person wrote on X.
Another person wrote: “Capital’s summertime ball headliners are Mariah Carey and Will Smith?????” along with a gif of a confused man.
A third person went to defend the event by saying: “It is actually wild seeing literal tasteless children in the replies to Capital FM complaining about the Summertime Ball line-up, because it isn’t full of one hit dance artists.
“Mariah Carey, Will Smith, JADE, Busted, McFly, Jessie J… literally COUNTLESS hits between them!!!”
Another person replied: “If I see one more 12 year old say ‘why Mariah Carey she’s only known for a Christmas song’” along with a facepalm emoji.
“summertime ball lineup is 10/10 this year,” said one user, while another wrote: “Summertime Ball tickets secured, possibly the best lineup i’ve seen for a hot minute #CapitalFM.”
“summertime ball lineup actually being good for once,” agreed another person.
However, in response, one user argued: “Counter point: it’s a brand that’s meant to appeal to younger audiences and Mariah & Will Smith don’t appeal to that demographic.”
The Mirror has contacted Capital for comment.