There was a double dose of Sophie Ellis-Bextor on the box last night – but some British viewers labeled her performance on the BBC as “awkward and breathless”.
The Murder on the Dancefloor star, 45, had her own New Year’s Eve disco on the BBC and also guested on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in the States.
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There was plenty of Sophie Ellis-Bextor on TV last nightCredit: BBC
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Sophie had a resurgence after her music was featured in the film SaltburnCredit: Getty
It was certainly a star-studded occasion with guests including Jessie Ware, Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears and The Last Dinner Party’s Emily Roberts.
But while glamorous Sophie certainly looked like a beauty at the ball, some viewers weren’t thrilled with her string of hits.
One wrote on X: “What on earth is going on with the @BBCOne #NewYear show. Poor Sophie-Ellis Bextor can’t even keep up with her own songs, a breathless mess. Just lip sync and then you can at least guess the stage presence… this is cringe!”
Another said: “This performance by Sophie Ellis-Bextor on the BBC wouldn’t be out of place in the local karaoke bar. An absolute pony.”
A third agreed, saying: “She’s not the best singer, but her dancing was pathetic. Sorry, but there was only one murder on the dance floor tonight and that was on stage.”
However, others had very different opinions and enjoyed the disco tunes.
One fan declared: “Ladies and gentlemen. May I introduce Sophie Ellis-Bextor. A literal glitter goddess.”
Another said: “Never knew much about Sophie Ellis0Bextor’s music but this New Years concert is epic!”
A third said: “I saw Sophie Ellis-Bextor earlier and she was great. Good atmosphere overall.”
Sophie thoroughly enjoyed herself, sharing a thoughtful post-show message with her Instagram followers that included a special tribute to her musician husband Richard.
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“Wow! What a truly amazing way to see 2025!” – she exclaimed.
“I’ll post more photos tomorrow but for now I want to say a big thank you to my amazing band and crew who really delivered what we needed for a brilliant New Year’s party.
“So proud, a special thank you to my husband Richard who is the best music director and brought so much magic to the music. Everything was exactly as I dreamed and I hope everyone watching at home felt a part of it all. Here’s to 2025 !”
The singer will have to go to great lengths to beat a massive 2024 that saw her jump back up the charts thanks to hit film Saltburn which features Dancefloor Murder in an iconic scene at the end of 2023.
This paved the way for more than 100 concerts, as Sophie herself recently admitted.
She said: “There were some things I knew I was doing this year and there were so many things I didn’t expect. I think there’s a lot to think about. I’ve never done so many shows in my life. I’ve done about 110 concerts this year.
“It’s not just me, it’s also my whole band and team. Incredibly. There were some real highlights. It’s a remarkable thing to reach a stage in your career and still be doing things, a new excitement. So I just wanted to grab that. And this is also a big part of it.”
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Sophie performed in the US for New Year’s Rockin’ EveCredit: Getty
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