Rod Stewart in hilarious video after Saudi snub decision - ‘It’s all about having a laugh’

Rod Stewart in hilarious video after Saudi snub decision - ‘It’s all about having a laugh’

WATCH NOW: Rod Stewart shares hilarious blooper video

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Alex Davies

By Alex Davies


Published: 19/10/2023

- 11:46

Updated: 20/06/2024

- 15:33

The legendary rocker turned down the chance to perform in Saudi Arabia recently

Rod Stewart has delighted fans with a new update on his Instagram page in which he shows off his "funny side".

The clip in question showed Stewart doing his best to keep his composure while recording content to promote his whiskey brand, Wolfies.


Stewart is a co-founder of the alcoholic beverage brand which, according to the drink's official website, is "inspired by Rod's wildest days while also embracing his 'Cockney Scotsman' persona and paying homage to his Scottish heritage".

The Maggie May singer also says of the whiskey: "For me, Wolfies depicts the carefree behaviour of my more mischievous days and the excitement of what life still has to offer. Let the good times roll!"

Clearly a project Stewart holds close to his heart, he took to Instagram to try and put together a video package to promote the drink but things soon took a funny turn.

"Everyone... has done with it..." Stewart began in the blooper reel before he burst into laughter at his inability to stick to the script.

Rod Stewart co-founded the whiskey brand Wolfies

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The next snippet also proved unsuccessful as Stewart ended up pulling face after stumbling over the words: "Thank you all for..."

Third time didn't prove lucky either, with Stewart giving himself a pep talk in the clip: "Okay here we go, really I'm gonna get it right."

In the end, Stewart prevailed and he managed to record the perfect message to promote the whiskey.

"We had some great times making Wolfies, it's amazing to see the feedback," he said as he raised his glass. "Thanks to everybody, god bless you. Good health!"

Seeing Stewart was unafraid to share the funny side of his slip-up, fans soon flooded the comments section with their reactions.

"CHEERS MR. STEWART," one fan typed followed by fire and love heart emojis while a second weighed in: "I want to hang out with you," followed by laughing emojis.

Elsewhere, a third praised the 78-year-old: "Roddy, I love it when you show your funny side."

Stewart's light-hearted update comes days after it was revealed he'd turned down a mega-money offer to perform in Saudi Arabia on moral grounds.

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart has been a star of the stage for decades

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Explaining why he snubbed the Middle Eastern country, he penned in a statement: "I’m grateful that I have a choice whether or not to perform in Saudi Arabia.

"So many citizens there have extremely limited choices - women, the LGBTQ community, the press.

"I’d like my choice not to go… to shine a light on the injustices there and ignite positive change."

A source told the Mirror to back up Stewart's statement: "Rod was determined to do the right thing and couldn’t accept the offer, no matter how much money was on the table. Some things are more important."

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