When A Celebrity Was Banned From His Own Concert

In 2007, during a concert at Wembley Stadium, George Michael found himself at the center of an amusing yet perplexing incident when security refused him entry to his own show. The legendary pop star arrived at the venue for his "25 Live" tour, only to be stopped by overzealous security personnel who didn’t recognize him as the headliner. Despite his attempts to explain who he was, the guards were firm in their stance, causing a surreal moment for the singer. Thankfully, after some confusion, the situation was resolved, and Michael was allowed to join his band on stage, but not before a few laughs from both the star and the audience.

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The time George Michael was refused entry into his own concert at Wembley Stadium by security (2007) pic.twitter.com/9hkiuQkG3A

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