Young fan causes Adele to burst into tears at London O2 concert
A young fan caused Adele to burst into tears during a concert at London’s O2 on Monday night.
Budding nine-year-old singer Austin Kindler, from Finchley, was invited up to the stage alongside his sister, Isabella, during Adele’s penultimate concert in the UK.
The When We Were Young chart-topper spotted the youngsters among the audience after they held up a sketch of her drawn by their grandfather, Emmanuel.
After chatting to Adele for two minutes, Austin spoke into the microphone and told his idol “you inspired us to write music together” – causing the 27-year-old to burst into tears.
“I did, did I?” she responded. “That’s lovely. I’d like to hear it one day”.
As the siblings left the stage, Adele told the audience: “I’m Miss Emotional. That was very sweet.”
Proud mum Michelle, who was among the crowd, captured the incredible moment on two phones – causing Adele to quip: “Just in case one breaks!”
Michelle said: “It was a truly beautiful moment. Both of them are huge fans, but Austin in particular has always loved her.
“When he was four, all he wanted to sing was Someone Like You. He serenaded every beautiful woman he met with this song.
“Funnily enough he has always claimed that one day he will be at the O2 Arena on stage!”
Austin, who attends Naima Jewish Preparatory School in Maida Vale, is a keen guitarist and singer.
Calling himself Ozzy K, the young talent has written an album, which includes a track inspired by Adele called The Trees.
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