Wes Nelson has revealed the big lie he told Craig David to ‘get his foot in the door’ and make their first deal together.
Fresh from their appearance in the Love Island villa, Wes and Craig joined Lorraine to discuss their new number one single ‘Abracadabra’, as well as fame and friendships.
Wes told the ITV presenter: ‘Since we first met in Ibiza when I was supporting one of Craig’s shows, I actually lied to Craig and said I’d written a song for him at the time – just to put my foot down to get land. in the door.
‘I didn’t want to wait too long. Craig’s busy, so I said, ‘I’ve got a song ready.’
Craig went on to talk about ‘when you become friends it’s a real win’, with Wes replying: ‘Oh wow, Craig just said he’s my friend’
Wes Nelson has revealed the big lie he told Craig David to ‘get his foot in the door’ and make their first deal together
Fresh from their appearance in the Love Island villa, Wes and Craig joined Lorraine to discuss their new number one single ‘Abracadabra’, as well as fame and friendships
Lorraine then challenged Craig and Wes to a round of blind karaoke. Wes watched helplessly as Craig sang Kylie’s lyrics “I Should Be So Lucky.”
Last week, Wes and Craig reached number 1 for their song Abracadabra in the official Big Top 40.
Elsewhere, Craig and Wes will perform at the TS5 Festival London at Drumsheds in March, before Wes heads out on his first European tour in May.
It comes after Wes and Craig made a surprise appearance on Love Island All Stars.
The villa was taken back to four years ago when Anton Danyluk, 29, couldn’t contain his excitement after being reunited with Craig.
The DJ, singer and songwriter, 42, made a special appearance as he provided tunes for the iconic islanders – and Anton once again struggled to contain his emotions.
When Anton could barely keep himself together after receiving a text message saying: ‘Islanders, it’s time to get glam as tonight the villa will host a VIP performance from an international superstar. #Rewind #FillMeIn’.
The villa went wild as superfan Anton shouted: ‘Craig David, Craig David, Craig David!’
While getting ready for his big reunion, Anton asks the girls for some bronzer, while Georgia tells him, “I can’t believe I’m having this conversation with my husband.”
Wes told the ITV presenter: ‘Since we first met in Ibiza when I was supporting one of Craig’s shows, I actually lied to Craig and said I’d written a song for him at the time – just to put my foot down to get land. in the door.’
Craig went on to talk about ‘when you become friends it’s a real win’, with Wes replying: ‘Oh wow, Craig just said he’s my friend’
Last week Wes and Craig reached number 1 for their song Abracadabra in the official Big Top 40
“I’m only doing it because it’s a big night,” he tells her. “Of course honey, Craig is coming,” Georgia jokes.
Craig took no time to acknowledge his die-hard fan, as the singing sensation shook his hand almost immediately after he started singing.
During Islanders’ epic dance session, Anton was seen beaming from cheek to cheek as he relived his dream session from 2019.
You could see him jumping up and down because once again he couldn’t control his emotions and keep his eyes off his icon.
Wes also made a shocking appearance as he starred alongside the Seven Days singer.
Craig has previously spoken about his superfan, revealing on the Jonathan Ross Show in 2019 that he met Anton shortly after Love Island while they were both in Ibiza.
Describing the Islander as a “nice guy,” Craig said: “(Anton) came out to show love and he was the same (…) but very humble. He was like ‘listen Craig, I know everyone says I shed a tear, but I’m just a huge fan of yours and I just had to tell you that I just love your music’.
Anton is also excited about meeting his idol, recalling their first meeting as he recently rewatched clips of his first stint on Love Island for a social media post with his mum Sherie Ann.
‘Oh, I have goosebumps. I love him,” he said as he watched Craig’s original villa appearance. ‘I just love him. To be honest, I can’t believe I’m dancing like this.’
It comes after Wes and Craig made a surprise appearance on Love Island All Stars
The DJ, singer and songwriter, 42, made a special appearance as he provided tunes for the iconic islanders – and Anton once again struggled to contain his emotions
He also revealed how he had an unexpected interaction with Craig after the gig, when he was called to the Beach Hut and bumped into the musician on the way.
“(They want) your reaction right then and there,” he explained. “So I go to the beach hut and when I came through the bedroom doors, Craig David was standing there.”
Anton said Craig “smiled and raised his fist”, adding: “I fist bumped him and then ran back.”
‘And then went to the Beach Hut. It was strange, but it seemed clear to him that… he could see my reaction.”
When asked if he would feel the same again if he were reunited with Craig, Anton told his mother: ‘Oh yes! Absolute. I think he is a great artist. His music is great. I love the way he has turned his career around.”