Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has once again demonstrated his reputation as one of music's most generous stars, reportedly picking up a nearly £2,000 drinks tab for England fans celebrating their World Cup victory over Mexico. Despite the historic rivalry between Scotland and England, Capaldi set aside national pride to join the festivities.
The "Someone You Loved" singer was watching the match with friends at The Marlborough pub in London's Mayfair area on the early morning of Monday, July 6. Singer Rita Ora later joined the group, and the celebrations continued long into the night after England secured a 3-2 win at the Azteca Stadium.
Generous Gesture After Final Whistle
When the final whistle blew, Capaldi instructed bar staff to put all drinks ordered by fellow punters on his tab. The gesture resulted in a bill of almost £2,000, according to a patron who spoke to The Sun. The insider said: "When the final whistle went and England won, Lewis bought every single punter in the Marlborough a drink. Bar staff were instructed to charge all the drinks ordered to him. The tab was almost £2,000 in the end. It was a massive treat and a real lovely gesture, especially from a Scotland fan."
The source added that Capaldi had been at the pub from kickoff, spending the evening chatting with fans and partying with friends and Rita Ora. "Lewis was a proper legend. As well as buying that massive round he was so sweet to anyone who came up to him," the insider said.
Low-Key Celebration
According to the source, Capaldi did not draw attention to his generous act but simply wanted to enjoy the celebrations with everyone else. Many customers had already been drinking throughout the game, and his round gave them one final drink to toast the victory. During halftime, Capaldi and Rita Ora also enjoyed a sing-along, with Ora posting an Instagram video of the pair taking turns singing each other's songs as the football played in the background.
Recent Heartfelt Promise
The pub gesture comes just weeks after Capaldi kept a heartfelt promise to two young fans during his Dublin gig at Marlay Park. Best friends Keelan Tiernan and Dylan Bowe first captured hearts when they appeared on Ireland's The Late Late Toy Show last December, discussing their admiration for the singer. Keelan, who has Tourette syndrome, explained how Capaldi inspired him to embrace his own condition, telling host Patrick Kielty: "He encourages me to sing more, and also he has Tourette's like I do."
Although Capaldi could not appear in person during the program, he surprised the boys with a video message and promised them VIP tickets to his Marlay Park gig. When the show arrived, the singer went all out: Keelan and Dylan were collected from home with a police escort, given fast-track access to the venue, and treated to a backstage meet-and-greet with Capaldi before the show. The trio spent time chatting and taking photos, and Capaldi later gave the pair a special shout-out on stage, dedicating a song to them and ensuring the packed crowd knew who his special guests were.
