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What’s supposed to be the happiest pre-wedding celebration turned into a headline-grabbing disaster in Cannes—thanks, allegedly, to Elton John and David Walliams. Yes, you read that right. A bride-to-be and her group of friends claim their hen do meal was abruptly cancelled after the superstar duo posted a snap of themselves dining at the same swanky restaurant. And now, the story is serving up more drama than champagne.
According to the aggrieved hens, they had booked a table weeks in advance for the bride’s dream meal—a glamorous night out on the Riviera. But when Elton John and Walliams waltzed in, menus and bookings apparently went out the window. The women allege the restaurant prioritized its celebrity guests, and their table was mysteriously scrapped, leaving the group stranded and scrambling. Cue tears, frustration, and one unforgettable story to tell at the wedding speeches.
Social media, of course, wasted no time diving in. Some sympathized with the jilted hens, calling the whole thing a “bridezilla’s nightmare.” Others suggested the group should’ve embraced the chaos, declaring, “If Elton steals your dinner spot, that’s basically a blessing!” Meanwhile, Walliams—never one to avoid cheeky controversy—hasn’t commented, and Sir Elton is probably too busy sipping rosé to care.
Was it a diva-level mix-up? An innocent scheduling error? Or just the unavoidable consequence of dining where A-listers dine? Whatever the truth, one thing’s certain: this hen party won’t be forgotten anytime soon. After all, how many brides can say Elton John literally crashed their pre-wedding plans? Sometimes, heartbreak makes the best party anecdote.
Olaniyi Ayoola
Musa
