Greg said "I don't want to get booed" after the divisive comment
Greg James and Vick Hope host the main stage during day 2 of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Sefton Park
Greg James and Vick Hope host the main stage during day 2 of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Sefton Park
BBC Radio 1 host Greg James was booed by the Big Weekend audience after asking a divisive question. The radio DJ has has spent a week in Liverpool ahead of presenting the music festival.
The festival takes places each year in a different location across the UK, with a superstar line-up curated by the radio station. This year's big names include Sam Fender, Mumford & Sons, Tate McRae, Sugababes, Haim, JADE, AJ Tracey, Myles Smith, Wet Leg, Blossoms, Lola Young and many more.
For years, Greg has toured the country with the festival, presenting the programme live across BBC platforms and interviewing acts between sets.
Taking to the stage to close the festival, Greg said: "This never gets old. You look amazing. Have you had a good day? We have had the best time in this city. You have an amazing place right here.
Greg James hosts the main stage during day 1 of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Sefton Park
Greg James hosts the main stage during day 1 of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Sefton Park
"We're so happy to be a part of your celebrations. Maybe some of you are looking forward to the parade tomorrow?"
Tomorrow, Liverpool FC will parade through the city to celebrate their Premier League win. The bank holiday Monday spectacle will transform the city into a sea of red, with hundreds of thousands of fans expected to join in.
Not everyone in the crowd was a Liverpool FC fan as heard by the roaring response which forced Greg to issue an apology on stage.
He said: "I'm sorry. I don't want to get booed up here. I don't want to get booed.
Greg James and Vick Hope host the main stage during day 2 of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Sefton Park
Greg James and Vick Hope host the main stage during day 2 of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Sefton Park
"But whatever your allegiance we can agree on one thing - that this band are one of the biggest the world has to offer.
"And it's the best way to say thank you to you for being amazing this weekend. Make some noise for the one and only Mumford & Sons." The Indie folk band took to the stage allowing Greg to step off.
When asked how Liverpool faired against other locations, he told the ECHO: "I'm not just saying this but I am so in love with this city.
"I've had such a good time. I feel like I live here now because we've been up here for over a week. We've been so welcomed, it's so fun, great places to go out. I love the sense of humour of everyone here. Everyone is so funny."