BREAKING: BBC won't televise massive Glastonbury set and gives four-word explanation

Glastonbury is once again taking over BBC airwaves as millions tune in to see performances from a star-studded lineup including Raye, Rod Stewart, Franz Ferdinand, and Olivia Rodrigo.

Yet, one legendary act's set will be absent from the BBC's broadcast. During Wednesday's (June 25) instalment of BBC Breakfast, correspondent Colin Paterson reported live from the festival, which was welcoming campers in anticipation of the weekend's events.

He informed viewers: "One other issue that has emerged over the last 24 hours is the BBC put out the timings for their TV coverage. One thing that really stood out was Saturday night.

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"The headliner on Saturday night is Neil Young, he's playing the Pyramid stage. But, BBC One are going to be showing Charlie XCX's set from the other stage on BBC One on Saturday night."

Colin reminisced about Neil Young's declaration last year that he would play Glastonbury in 2025, only to retract his decision upon learning of the BBC's involvement.

A BBC spokesperson has now broken their silence on the matter, exclusively telling The Mirror: “On Saturday on BBC iPlayer, our Glastonbury Channel and five streams for the main stages will bring a range of live performances to audiences. At the artist’s request, we won’t be live streaming Neil Young’s set. Our plans, including those for our TV highlights shows and on-demand coverage, continue to be finalised right up to and during the festival.”

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