Glastonbury 2016 Line-Up Rumours: Leo Sayer Hints That Legends Slot Appearance Is 'On The Cards'

Leo Sayer Drops Glastonbury Hint
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Leo Sayer has hinted that an appearance at next year’s Glastonbury festival is “on the cards”.

The disco singer, famous for hits ‘Thunder In My Heart’ and ‘When I Need You’ made the admission during an appearance on the TV show that spawns all the hottest Glasto knowledge… ‘Loose Women’.

When quizzed by Janet Street-Porter about whether he’d like to follow in the footsteps of other “artists of his generation” by putting in an appearance at the music festival, he replied: “It’s on the cards, man!”

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Leo Sayer on 'Loose Women'

Leo added: “I want do to it. Why not? There's that nice little slot where they put people like Al Green, you know, the legendary artists... yeah I could do that hands down…

“I’m sorry, I’m not being flash, but I mean… easy peasy, bring it on! I love playing those big gigs as well, it’s great.”

In the past few years, the Glastonbury legends slot has gone to artists like Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and Dame Shirley Bassey.

Meanwhile, the festival might be eight long months away, but tickets sold out in mere minutes when they went on sale over the weekend, and attention is now turning to who could headline next year’s festival.

Foo Fighters, who were supposed to headline this year but had to pull out at the eleventh hour due to an injury, are reported to be in talks for next year’s top billing, while Coldplay and Adele have been named among bookies’ favourites.

Glastonbury 2016: Potential Headliners
Foo Fighters(01 of12)
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Dave Grohl and his band were forced to pull out of the festival in 2015, and Dave promised to make it up to fans - what better way to do it than to headline in 2016? Likelihood: 3.5/5. (credit:Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)
Foals(02 of12)
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Following the release of 'What Went Down', Yannis Philippakis's band are bigger than ever, and it's definitely time for them to step up to the plate. Well, Pyramid. Florence Welch has already proven that you don't need to be a HUGE star to pull a giant crowd, and Arctic Monkeys have also had no problems in impressing the crowds while headlining. Likelihood: 4/5. (credit:Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP)
Fleetwood Mac(03 of12)
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Fans have been calling for the band to play the festival for years now and with Christine McVie back in the group, the time's never been better. Sadly, the rockers turned down Michael Eavis in 2015, choosing Isle Of Wight festival instead (and taking home a heap load of cash in the process). Likelihood: 3/5. (credit:Jim Ross/Invision/AP)
Rihanna(04 of12)
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RiRi did have a huge Glastonbury-shaped gap in her 'Anti' world tour schedule - that was until she had to reschedule most of the UK dates, which seemingly rule her out of this year's festival. Likelihood: 1/5. (credit:Joel Ryan/AP)
Adele(05 of12)
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Adele has staged the music comeback of the century, and while she's always been adamant that headlining Glastonbury isn't on her to-do list, the festival's booker has said they're in "final talks" with the star. Likelihood: 2.5/5. (Please do it, Adele. Thanks) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Miley Cyrus(06 of12)
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And you thought Kanye was a controversial choice, eh? According to reports, Miley could be making her Glastonbury debut, showcasing her latest 'Dead Petz' project with The Flaming Lips' frontman Wayne Coyne. Likelihood: To headline? 1/5. To appear at some point and twerk furiously? 4/5. (credit:Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)
Kylie Minogue (07 of12)
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Kylie was originally booked to headline in 2005, but was forced to cancel after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Having proved that she’s still got what it takes at her 2015 Hyde Park gig, we reckon it's time for her to play the set she never had the chance to.Likelihood: 2/5. (credit:Tim Edwards/WENN.com)
Daft Punk(08 of12)
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The robotic duo would be the perfect Friday night act to whip the festival up into a frenzy ready for two more days of music. Glastonbury 2013 took place under a fog of (sadly untrue) rumours that the french stars would be staging a secret set, will 2016 be their year? Likelihood: 1.5/5. (credit:Zach Cordner/Invision/AP)
Taylor Swift(09 of12)
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As her world domination continues, surely the next logical step for Queen Taylor is the Pyramid Stage?Likelihood: 2/5. (credit:KGC-138/STAR MAX/IPx)
The Faces(10 of12)
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Rod and Ronnie briefly reunited in September 2015, and Rod later stated he'd get the band back together - but only if Glastonbury came calling. But are they suitable headliners? We're not so sure... Likelihood: 1/5. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Prince(11 of12)
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This. Needs. To. Happen. Likelihood: Just make it happen already. (credit:Matt Kent via Getty Images)
The Stone Roses(12 of12)
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The Stone Roses are performing a series of gigs next year - but there'll already booked in for Scotland's T In The Park. Likelihood: 2/5. (credit:Rob Ball via Getty Images)