Massive chart-topper Whigfield graced the UK with her presence this weekend (Picture: Instagram/@whigfield)
In a very fitting turn of events on Saturday Night, a massive 90s chart-topping singer known for her song of the name stunned crowds in two British cities.
The iconic Whigfield, who ruled the air waves 30 years ago after her pop-tastic dance tune debuted at number one, was the star attraction at both Glasgow and Newcastle’s Pride events.
And rocking bold pink extensions in her hair, it seemed like barely a couple of years had gone by for the 54-year-old Danish singer, songwriter and record producer – real name Sannie Charlotte Carlson – let alone 30.
Whigfield was the big act for both concerts, thanks to the colossal success of her debut single Saturday Night back in 1994.
It saw the unknown come straight in at the top spot in the UK chart and knock off Wet Wet Wet’s Love Is All Around, which had been at number one for 15 straight weeks.
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Saturday Night also spawned its own dance routine which was cracked out at school discos and other musical events over the next decade – and beyond, even to today.
The Danish singer-songwriter and producer performed in both Glasgow and Newcastle on, fittingly, Saturday (Picture: Instagram/@whigfield)
Star Whigfield posed backstage with Miss Rory in pictures she shared to her Instagram (Picture: Instagram/@whigfield)
She had a massive hit in 1994 with Saturday Night, and a few other popular songs afterwards (Picture: Tim Roney/Getty Images)
Singer Whigfield, who also had other hits with songs including Another Day, Think of You and Close to You, shared her excitement over performing at both events afterwards, declaring on Instagram: ‘What a Saturday!’
‘Had the best time @glasgows_pride @barrowland_ballroom and @newcastlepride yesterday,’ she added in the caption. ‘Thanks for all the hard work behind the scenes and to the amazing party people who came to make the day special ❤️’
The star posted a few snaps from her busy name, including one with drag artist Miss Rory, which saw her in a pink top and thigh-high boots paired with a mini-skirt constructed from rainbow-coloured discs.
For Glasgow’s show she also wowed, donning a silver bodysuit encrusted with crystals.
‘Looking wonderful as always ✨ Love your outfit and the colours,’ commented fan @gamerartisan, while @truecrazylion enthused: ‘You rock the pink hair!’
Whigfield has previously amazed fans with her youthful looks, opening up in 2019 for Saturday Night’s 25th anniversary about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The ageless Another Day hitmaker showed off her pink hair for the occasion (Picture: Instagram/@whigfield)
She has continued to record and perform, under names other than Whigfield (Picture: Patrick Ford/Redferns)
Appearing on TV show Lorraine, she was asked about the secret to looking young.
‘The secret is do everything different to what you did in the 90s. I sleep every night at 10, I eat healthy and I exercise every day,’ she said.
‘I’m not a naughty girl anymore.’
Whigfield has continued to record music into the 2010s and 2020s, including under the names ‘Sannie’ and ‘Naan’.
In 2018, she had hopes of representing Denmark in Eurovision, but sadly she wasn’t chosen by her home nation.
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