Lily Allen hits back at criticism of new tour and explains why she doesn't talk

Lily Allen has been met with backlash over her West End performances that took the music industry by storm after dropping the album that details her divorce from ex-husband David Harbour.

It has been a whole year (nearly) since Allen stunned fans around the world with her West End Girl music in October 2025, which saw her get candid about her feelings post break-up with the Stranger Things actor – who she married in 2020.

The new look, coupled with a more crooning style of music, is a lot different than her earlier days, which saw her adopt a more Camden-esque brogue compared to her upper-class upbringing.

However, not everyone is happy with her new performances, with social media users calling per ‘pompous’ and seething about the event schedule.

One nay sayer recently wrote on X about their experience at one of Allen’s latest performances at the O2 Arena in London.

They claim it was short, devoid of conversation, and expensive.

“Lily Allen at The O2 * No support act * Arrived on stage at 9:10pm * All wrapped up by 10pm * Not one word to the audience * £86 to sit in the gods,” they wrote, taking aim at Allen’s tour.

To this, the singer had a few choice words in response to the criticism.

Posting a reply on X, Allen addressed each bullet point listed by the user, revealing exactly why the details are the way that they are.

To be honest, by the end , you really do think ‘fair enough’. Well, most people feel that way at least, but you can’t please them all!

The ‘Smile’ singer wrote in clarification of the negative comments: “There is a support act. The show has always been advertised as ‘Lily Allen performs West End Girl.’ I was a few mins late as my tights were laddered and i had to change them. The show is just over an hour as it’s just the album in its entirety."

She went on to explain why she also doesn't chat to the crowd, revealing it's her 'artistic choice' and helps with the atmosphere.

Allen wrote: "It’s my artistic choice not to talk to the audience, the fourth wall helps with the storytelling. Most people find it to be effective. I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off, Everyone on this tour is really working very hard to give people the best show we possibly can, and i’m extremely proud of it.”

Of course, there were a lot of people who were fast to defend the singer, who has seen immense success with the resurgence of her music career and her new vibe.

One person wrote: “You don’t have to justify yourself to anyone @lilyallen. We saw the show on Saturday at the O2 (it was beautiful). It was also my 13 year old daughter’s first ever concert.”

Another said: “My wife is a huge fan of yours and the album. She said the show was incredible. No matter what people on Twitter will complain, don’t listen to them.”

Maybe it’s a case of individual preference?