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Kylie Minogue’s $3M AFL Grand Final Set Sparks Online Backlash

Kylie Minogue’s $3M AFL Grand Final Set Sparks Online Backlash

A stadium-sized spectacle at the 2026 AFL Grand Final became a lightning rod for criticism as viewers took to social media to label Kylie Minogue’s 20-minute performance as "horrendously bad." Despite the massive production, the homecoming show left a segment of the audience questioning the singer's vocal authenticity and overall delivery.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground performance was intended as a career-spanning triumph, featuring approximately 100 dancers and a series of guest appearances, including composer William Barton and comedian trio The Inspired Unemployed. Minogue opened with "Love At First Sight" and cycled through hits like "Spinning Around" and "Padam Padam," the latter performed as a duet with G Flip. The set concluded with a remix of "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" alongside DJ Dom Dolla.

Negative reception centered on claims that the 58-year-old icon relied on "karaoke versions" of her own tracks, with some viewers accusing her of not singing live. These voices stood in sharp contrast to supporters who praised the high-energy production and the singer’s connection to her Australian roots—highlighted by a custom dress emblazoned with the words "I’m home." Before the event, Minogue admitted to feeling intense pressure regarding the performance, which reportedly commanded a $3 million fee. The scale of the show even involved the singer being hoisted above the stadium on an elevated platform while secured in a safety harness to navigate the 100,000-seat venue.

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