Artists and figures from the entertainment world have been sharing their support for Yungblud over his emotional speech following “industry plant” accusations.
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The Doncaster artist (real name Dominic Harrison) shared footage on his Instagram last week from his headline set at BludFest 2026 in Czechia on June 27, showing him becoming visibly emotional while speaking to the crowd.
In a lengthy caption accompanying the post, Harrison explained why he chose to share the highly emotional moment, making clear that he didn’t want to seem “disingenuous” or posting for “clicks”.
He wrote at the time: “To be truthful. Recently, I’ve been really struggling and this moment is a byproduct of my body releasing the wave of emotion that has hit me in the past year that I’ve been unable to process.”
The singer-songwriter continued: “I’m not gonna lie to you when I got off this stage I felt elated but 20 minutes later when I was in the shower on my own I had a breakdown.”
Harrison went on to reflect on the pace of being an artist “in this day and age”, writing that “everything moves so quickly” and that artists “never get to sit in what happens for more than a couple hours”.
He also referenced a recent Blunt Magazine article titled ‘Yungblud Isn’t An Industry Plant – The Internet Just Missed The Grind’.
Following his post a number of artists offered their support in the comments section with Reverend And The Makers writing: “Keep going lad. South Yorkshire vibes.”
Paloma Faith added: “Mate…. I feel you. Anyone who can live in this world right now and feel ok is not right in the head. It’s a mess…. Empathy drains out of this world like waste. But it’s not waste. It will come back. Be kind to yourself … it’s not you. It’s this messed up world and all it’s injustices xxxx.”
Actress Alyssa Milano noted: “No one gets out of this life unscathed. I appreciate you allowing us into your heart. I think this vulnerability will make a difference in people’s lives. Rooting and praying for you. Keep swimming and we will be there cheering you on.”
Radio 1 presenter Jamie Laing also hailed Harrison for opening up, writing: “Well played buddy,” while SZA added: “Rooting for you.”
On industry plant accusations, Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt said: “An industry plant cannot do what you did at Back to the Beginning. Genuine and real and convinced a horde of headbangers of this. Not easy to do.”
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian backed up Holt’s comments over his ‘Back To The Beginning’ performance, adding: “I stood side stage at BTTB and watched you breathe rarified air the way you elevated ‘Changes.’ You’ve earned it all Dom. Cheers brother.”
The post comes after a major year for Harrison, who released the two-part ‘Idols’ project and won his first Grammy for Best Rock Performance for his live cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Changes’ at Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Back To The Beginning’ farewell concert.
In May, Yungblud said he resisted being called “the future of rock”, saying: “I am a middle-class kid, I never claimed I wasn’t.”
He also recently brought his ‘Idols’ world tour to London’s O2, where he paid tribute to Osbourne, invited a fan on stage and spoke about how proud he was of the community around him.
The third edition of BludFest was announced earlier this year, with Yungblud taking the festival to Czechia for the first time. The line-up included Biffy Clyro, Primal Scream, Pale Waves, Palaye Royale and more, while he also teamed up with War Child to raise money at the event.
In a four-star review of both halves of ‘Idols’, NME wrote: “It bookmarks the latest chapter in the story of Dominic Harrison with a fairytale ending, now living with the freedom of thought that once eluded him. Sonically, the double album might not redefine the future of rock, but – as the soundtrack to his most successful era yet – it has helped guarantee the future of Yungblud.”
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CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably
Help Musicians UK – Around the clock mental health support and advice for musicians (CALL MUSIC MINDS MATTER ON: 0808 802 8008)
Music Support Org – Help and support for musicians struggling with alcoholism, addiction, or mental health issues (CALL: 0800 030 6789)
YOUNG MINDS – The voice for young people’s health and wellbeing
Time To Change – Let’s end mental health discrimination
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