Robbie Williams performed at the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, with the Herald Sun reporting that he had the crowd jumping. The singer's appearance was one of the highlights as racegoers soaked up the event, according to the same outlet, and Bec Judd was among those reported to have enjoyed the day.
Coverage of Williams' arrival was picked up by multiple outlets. The Age reported that he landed for the Cup after about twenty minutes' sleep and was ready to perform, while SMH.com.au ran a piece under the headline "Let you entertain us? Any time, Robbie. Any time." Nine.com.au also reported that people in one Australian city could catch a glimpse of the music icon within hours, without naming the city in the summary.
Not all of the reaction was positive. News.com.au reported that fans noticed what it described as a "d\\k act" during the star's Cup show, though the summary did not specify what the incident involved.
The Melbourne Cup is one of Australia's most prominent racing events, and the Herald Sun's coverage framed Williams' set as a draw for the crowd alongside the racing itself. Beyond the headline references, the available material does not detail the songs performed or the size of the audience.
What to watch next: whether Williams' Cup appearance draws further comment from fans and whether he adds Australian dates to his schedule.
