Kylie Minogue’s tears up in emotional Glastonbury performance 14 years after cancer diagnosis ❤️

She was forced to pull out in 2005 ❤️

Kylie Minogue

by Emma Dodds |
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Kylie Minogue is an all-around pop legend - not only is she an incredible singer, dancer and performer, but she's beloved by her fans all over the world. So when she was announced to perform at Glastonbury 2019, it was a momentous occasion for the 51-year-old to headline arguably the world's biggest music festival.

Of course, fans of the 'Spinning Around' singer will remember that Kylie was originally set to headline the festival back in 2005 - but was forced to pull out after receiving the devastating news that she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Kylie performing on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday 30th June
©Kylie performing on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday 30th June © Getty Images

Thankfully, Kylie underwent surgery and chemotherapy and recovered, and even went on to front a breast cancer awareness campaign in 2010.

So, being able to fulfill her Glastonbury destiny was a huge moment for Kylie, who took to the Pyramid stage at the festival yesterday (Sunday 30th June), performing her biggest hits for the crowd.

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Kylie and Jason Donovan: 1984 - 1989

Kylie and Jason were the vision of love's young dream in Aussie soap Neighbours and even got married on the show. Unfortunately, their love didn't last quite as long IRL. The couple split in 1989.

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Kylie and Michael Hutchence: 1989 - 1991

Kylie reportedly ditched Jason for musician Michael Hutchence, who she dated until 1991. However, this relationship was also ill-fated after Michael found love with model Helena Christensen.

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Kylie and Lenny Kravitz: 1991

Kylie reportedly enjoyed a brief fling with singer Lenny Kravitz in 1991.

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Kylie and Stephane Sednaoui: 1996- 1998

Kylie's next romance was with French actor, director and photographer Stéphane Sednaoui.

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Kylie and James Gooding: 2000 - 2003

Kylie and James met in 2000 and were reportedly inseparable for 3 years. However, following their split James sold his story to the press and admitted to cheating on Kylie multiple times :(.

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Kylie and Olivier Martinez: 2003 - 2007

After the shock revelations from James Gooding, Kylie found happiness again with French actor Olivier Martinez. The couple dated for five years and Olivier is said to have been a great support to Kylie following her cancer diagnosis in 2005. They released a statement at the time, reading: "Olivier Martinez and Kylie Minogue have officially confirmed that they are no longer a couple."They have made it clear that the decision to go their separate ways was mutual and amicable. The media's false accusations of disloyalty have saddened them both. The two remain very close friends."

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Kylie and Andrés Velencoso: 2008 - 2015

Kylie met model Andrés after he was hired to star in an advent for her perfume in 2008. They went on to date for five years but ended their relationship in 2013 citing 'conflicting work schedules' as the reason behind the split.

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Kylie and Joshua Sasse: 2015 - 2017

We all thought Kylie had found 'the one' with British actor Joshua Sasse after he gushed about the singer on numerous occasions. In February 2016, Josh revealed the couple's engagement after reportedly calling Kylie his fiancée at the NME Awards. "He was proudly calling her his fiancée to several guests and even joked that being with her meant he wouldn't have any trouble getting into parties," a source said at the time. However, Josh and Kylie announced their split just one year later.

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Kylie and Paul Solomons

Kylie confirmed her new romance with British GQ's Creative Director Paul Solomons on her 50th Birthday by posting this adorable snap. Kylie and Paul had been rumoured to be 'growing close' in recent months: "Kylie is in no rush to get into a serious relationship but she's certainly enjoying the attention," a source previously said of the relationship. "It's no secret she was left feeling very bruised and vulnerable after her break-up. She needed time by herself to get over it. Now she feels ready to move on."

Understandably, it was an incredibly emotional moment for Kylie, and at one moment whilst the crowd chanted her name, Kylie fought back tears and said, "In 2005, I was meant to be here on this very stage. Circumstances meant that I didn’t make it. I wish things were different but life is what it is right? We are here together in this moment."

As the music started for her next song, Kylie added, "When I was watching, some of the artists covered a couple of my songs, and that is the spirit and gracious nature of Glastonbury and artists and people.

"I asked one of those people if he would join me in this momentous moment and sing that song together. He said, 'Alright, I’ll come and play in the band'," she said, and brought out Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to join her for 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head'.

Kylie and Coldplay's Chris Martin sang together at Glastonbury
©Kylie and Coldplay's Chris Martin sang together at Glastonbury © Getty Images

Kylie also took to Instagram to express her love for the music festival, first sharing a photo of herself performing with the caption, '❤️G. L. A. S. T. O. N. B. U. R. Y❤️', and a second with the heartfelt words, 'Thank you SO MUCH! Words cannot describe what today meant to me. @glastofest.' [sic]

Kylie's sister Dannii Minogue, who is also a singer, commented on the photo, 'So great to see my sister shine at Glastonbury. Everyone is spinning around with excitement. What a moment 💃🏻🌟Go Kylie.' [sic]

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