CELTIC-daft Rod Stewart told crowds the BBC "made him" sing Sweet Caroline at the Queen's Jubilee concert.
The 77-year-old rocker performed to thousands outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday night and, despite boasting dozens of iconic songs, he finished off with a cover of the 1969 Neil Diamond single.
After delivering an energetic rendition of his classic hit Baby Jane, Rod told his audience: "This is the final one for me to sing and the BBC made me sing it.
"Join me and make it comfortable for me."
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Sweet Caroline has become associated with Rangers in recent years after former gaffer Steven Gerrard said in an interview that Alfredo Morelos was dancing to the song after scoring a winner against Livingston.
Nevertheless, the singer still wowed the crowds who were singing along to the tune.
Ahead of the concert, Rod also left a cheeky message for the Queen herself which he shared on Instagram.
It read: "Celtic are champions again. Your Majesty!! Guess who?"
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