As if having a song in the Official Big Top 40 wasn’t enough, tonight Scots postie Nathan Evans got to take part in Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway for the ‘end of the show show’.
During the grand finale of the show, Nathan was joined by Ant and Dec on stage as they sang along to special lyrics of Wellerman’s Sea Shanty which was tailored to the show.
On the big screen, many celebs joined in virtually including Joan Collins, Laura Whitmore, Brian May, Chris and Rosie Ramsay, Drag Race’s Lawrence and many more.
On his Instagram, Nathan said: “Can’t actually believe I’m on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway tonight!! Help us get Wellerman to 1 stream and download now. Thanks @antanddec for having me on the show! Guess no one can resist a Wellerman singalong.”
Now in its seventh week in the Top 3, Wellerman could finally claim the Number 1 spot on this week’s Official Singles Chart.
(Image: ITV Screengrab)
The track is currently outperforming last week’s chart-topper, Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo, and three new entries from Drake.
Nathan said of his remix video with 220 KID and Billen Ted: “I had so much fun making this music video and I am so grateful to everyone who has supported me up to this point.
“It is because of all of you guys that I am in this position and that I am able to be releasing this music video.”
After signing a major label record deal following his viral success, Nathan talked of his hopes for an album.
“If I know it’s going to have the same effect as Wellerman and put a smile on peoples’ faces, and everyone’s going to join in a sing along, I’m in. Whatever makes people happy.”
Nathan recently announced details of his 2021/2022 UK and European tour, which kicks off on December 1 in Dublin and comes to Glasgow’s King Tuts on December 12 and 14.
He said: “I’ve got a few songs I’ve written and I know how I want them to sound, but if people wanted another shanty, or something along those lines, I’d be happy with that.
