EastEnders legend Shaun Williamson took to the stage with rapper Aitch at BOXPARK in Wembley on Wednesday ahead of the European Championship semi-final between England and Denmark.
The 58-year-old actor, known for his role as Barry Evans in the BBC soap, delighted English football fans by singing YMCA and Sweet Caroline at the event.
Shaun looked in his element as he put his singing skills to the test and danced across the stage in a bright red shirt.
Meanwhile, Aitch rocked an all-white outfit and red cap while performing on the Coca-Cola Zero Sugar stage.
It’s not the first time that national star Shaun has sung a song for the England fans as he takes to the stage at BOXPARK in Croydon ahead of England’s first match at Euro 2020.
EastEnders legend Shaun Williamson joined rapper Aitch on stage at BOXPARK in Wembley on Wednesday ahead of the European Championship semi-final between England and Denmark.
The 58-year-old actor, known for his role as Barry Evans in the BBC soap, delighted English football fans by singing YMCA and Sweet Caroline at the event
The Three Lions defeated the Netherlands in breathtaking fashion to reach the final of the 2024 European Championship last night.
Ollie Watkins’ 90th-minute winner secured Gareth Southgate’s men a place in Sunday’s clash with Spain in Berlin, sparking wild celebrations across the country, with almost 30 million people watching at home.
People across England partied into the early hours to honour their heroes. After the stunning 2-1 victory, chants of ‘It’s coming home’ rang out long into the night as football fans soaked up the atmosphere.
The euphoric scenes were widespread, with fan zones in London and Manchester hosting wild parties, while pubs and bars across the country were packed with happy customers before spilling out onto the streets again in the early morning after last orders.
Southgate’s squad will now be aiming to go one step further than they did at Euro 2020, when they also reached the final but lost to Italy on penalties at Wembley.
Shaun looked in his element as he put his singing skills to the test and danced across the stage in a bright red shirt
Aitch rocked an all-white outfit and red cap while performing on the Coca-Cola Zero Sugar stage
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates his team reaching the final of Euro 2024 on Sunday by beating the Netherlands
Nervous England fans suffered early heartbreak when Simons opened the scoring with a thunderbolt shortly after kick-off, but their suffering turned to euphoria when Kane equalised from the penalty spot in the 18th minute.
As the match headed back into extra time, Watkins, who had only been on the pitch for nine minutes, scored the historic winning goal in the 90th minute, forcing the England substitutes to rush onto the pitch as the beers flew down the drain in the pubs and fan zones back home.
After his performance at BOXPARK, Shaun is available for a private party for a staggering price.
The legend promises “trademark warmth and banter” as he invites fans to join him on stage.
According to The mirrorkaraoke stars can book a night at ‘Barrioke’ for ‘around £3,000’ for a private performance.
His agent Noel Cornford explained: ‘Shaun’s first performances were at festivals and he was so well received there that we decided to distribute it.
After his performance at BOXPARK, Shaun is available to book for a private party for an eye-watering price
Shaun is best known for his role as Barry Evans in the BBC soap
“People really enjoy it. There’s a broad demographic and they get the irony. We’ve had quite a few marriage proposals.”
The talent’s website states: ‘Shaun presents the event with his trademark warmth and banter, guiding the contestants onto the stage and creating an exuberant, joyful moment that people will never forget.
“This is the ultimate Insta moment, something people talk about and want to be a part of.”