Glastonbury boss ‘sure’ Alex Turner is going to be fine for Arctic Monkeys headline set-Alicia Adejobi-Entertainment – Metro

Alex Turner has been recovering from laryngitis (Picture: Getty Images)

Alex Turner might just make it to Worthy Farm after all as Glastonbury’s organiser has given fresh hope that the Arctic Monkeys frontman will be well enough to perform tonight. 

Earlier this week, the Do I Wanna Know hitmakers had to cancel a performance in Dublin after Alex, 37, had been struck down with laryngitis, which is inflammation of the larynx (voice box). 

It sparked fears that he wouldn’t recover in time to lead Arctic Monkeys’ headline set at Glastonbury on Friday evening. 

However, Emily Eavis who runs the festival has insisted the rocker should make it to the Pyramid Stage. 

‘He’s recovering, I’m sure we’re going to be all right,’ she told the BBC. 

‘We’ve got a couple of back-up plans if not. We’ve always got back-up plans for everything.’ 

Emily Eavis is ‘sure’ the show will go ahead (Picture: Getty Images)

There have been positive signs that the show will go on as planned, with Alex’s girlfriend Louise Verneuil confirming that she was heading down to Worthy Farm on Thursday afternoon, while trucks marked with ‘Arctic Monkeys’ were spotted parked at the site later that evening. 

Bookmakers were quick to share the likely replacement act if Arctic Monkeys were indeed forced to drop out, with Foo Fighters leading the charge. However, they are now reported to be appearing as the surprise act over the weekend. 

Next on the list is Pulp, with odds of 11/8, while Watermelon Sugar singer Harry Styles is said to have odds of 4/1 of replacing the Arctic Monkeys if needed. 

Arctic Monkeys were due to perform at Marley Park in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday but announced the cancellation in a statement, which said: ‘We are extremely sorry to announce the cancellation of Arctic Monkeys’ show at Marlay Park in Dublin tomorrow,’ they wrote on social media.

Arctic Monkeys have headlined Glastonbury twice before (Picture: Getty Images)

‘Alex is suffering from acute laryngitis and following medical advice, has been ordered to rest.

‘Alex and the band apologise for the huge disappointment this will inevitably cause to all their Irish fans.’

‘Full refunds will be credited back to the ticket purchaser’s account,’ they concluded.

Glastonbury kicks off tonight with Arctic Monkeys headlining the Pyramid Stage, followed by Guns N’ Roses on Saturday and Sir Elton John on Sunday.

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