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Guests at a wedding in Ireland were left utterly speechless when pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor made a surprise appearance, and it’s since been dubbed one of the most legendary wedding crash moments of all time.
The “Murder on the Dancefloor” singer, known for her disco-pop style and pitch-perfect vocals, stunned partygoers at The Lodge at Ashford Castle in County Mayo when she arrived unexpectedly and delivered a show-stopping performance.
The moment, captured and shared by wedding guest Jennifer Gillespie, has since gone viral on TikTok and other platforms, earning Ellis-Bextor praise from fans and newlyweds alike.
“She’s the best wedding crasher ever!” Jennifer captioned the video, which shows Ellis-Bextor smiling and belting out her iconic 2001 hit to an ecstatic room full of guests. The footage captures both the surprise and delight on everyone’s faces, including the bride and groom, who couldn’t believe their luck.
The impromptu performance was not planned in advance. As it turns out, Sophie had been performing at another wedding nearby and was invited along to the party by chance, a twist of fate that resulted in a magical musical moment that the happy couple will never forget.
Speaking about the event, Jennifer shared: “It took a serious bit of wedding luck to get Sophie Ellis-Bextor involved. She just happened to be in County Mayo performing for another wedding. Someone from our party connected with her, and she said yes!”
For many guests, the highlight wasn’t just the performance itself but how brilliant she still sounds more than two decades after her breakout hit. Viewers of the viral video flooded the comments with admiration, noting how Ellis-Bextor’s vocals were just as strong and effortlessly cool as ever.
“She sounds even better live!” one user wrote. “Absolutely iconic, what a voice!” said another.
The star, now 45, has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the renewed interest in “Murder on the Dancefloor”, which featured heavily in the hit film Saltburn and was widely used in online trends earlier this year. This surprise wedding moment only adds to her reputation as one of the UK’s most loved performers, always ready to bring the party wherever she goes.
It’s unclear whether Ellis-Bextor has made a habit of wedding crashing, but after the reception she received in Mayo, perhaps she’ll consider it more often.
From 2000s chart-topper to viral sensation once again, Sophie Ellis-Bextor continues to charm a whole new generation, and now she’s got a few extra fans in Ireland’s west coast.
