Robbie Williams responds to cocaine claims after World Cup
Robbie Williams responds to cocaine accusations in a cheeky Instagram video, saying the white substance that fell from his face during a live World Cup Final interview Sunday was a mint, not drugs. The British singer, 52, laughed off the viral moment and stuck out his tongue to show more mints.
Key Takeaways
- Williams said the white object that fell onto his mic at the 2026 World Cup Final was a mint.
- He addressed the viral clip Monday with a humorous Instagram apology filmed from bed.
- Some users on X had accused the former Take That star of using cocaine on live TV.
- He performed the FIFA anthem “Desire” with Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini before Spain beat Argentina 1-0.
What did Robbie Williams say about the cocaine claims?
On Monday, Williams posted an Instagram video from bed, shirtless, offering a tongue-in-cheek apology. “I’d just like to apologize for the object that fell onto the microphone yesterday, it was deeply unprofessional,” he said.
“And people worried about me, but, it’s OK because I had several more,” he continued, laughing and sticking out his tongue to reveal two mints. He captioned the clip, “Just woke up and feeling…. Mint 😀 x.”
The response spread quickly among fans following celebrity breaking news coverage of the viral interview moment.
Why did the World Cup Final video go viral?
During a live interview at the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, a white substance appeared to fall from Williams’ face onto his microphone. He picked the object off the mic and continued without missing a beat.
After he scratched his head with the same hand, the mint ended up on his forehead—an image that fueled speculation online. Some X users accused him of cocaine use, with comments joking about powder and sticking coke to his forehead for later.
According to Page Six, the clip went viral before Williams clarified it was candy.
Did Williams’ past addiction history fuel the speculation?
The former Take That member has openly discussed alcoholism and substance abuse. He has been to rehab multiple times, most recently in 2007 for prescription drug addiction.
In his 2017 book “Reveal,” he reflected on dark periods in addiction and how it can strip away the ability to care. That history may have made Sunday’s optical illusion land harder with viewers—even though he insists it was only a mint.
What else happened at the World Cup Final performance?
Williams performed ahead of the match, singing the FIFA World Cup anthem “Desire” alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Italian singer Laura Pausini. A-list attendees reportedly included Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Timothée Chalamet, and Kylie Jenner.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament. For more viral star moments, follow BlasterPost’s celebrity breaking news desk.