The shows had been cited as one of the year's most important musical events and as the greatest comeback in the history of pop. The advert (which cost £1 million to air) was viewed by 11 million people. Hours before the press conference, promotional posters for the tour were displayed around London.įurther promotion took up an entire commercial break period on ITV London during the show 'Dancing on Ice' which was the first time this has ever happened for a musical artist. The organizers touted the residency as ' dramatic shows promise an explosive return with a band of the highest calibre, a state-of-the-art stage show and incredible surprise support acts.' When I say this is it, it really means this is it' & added that it was his ' final curtain call' although he may have just been referring to performing in London. ' I just wanted to say that these will be my final show performances in London.

The tour was announced on Maduring a press conference at the 02 Arena in London, England & there were as many as 7,000 fans and 350 reporters waiting for Michael to arrive.Īt the press conference, Michael announced:

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