Matty Healy, the lead singer of the band The 1975, will appear alongside his mother, Denise Welch, in the upcoming series of “Celebrity Hunted.” The show, which is set to air on Channel 4 starting January 5 at 9pm BST, will feature the pair as they attempt to evade capture while being pursued by a “hunter.”
Recently, fans shared a clip from Radio 1’s Big Weekend in 2023, where Welch and Healy are seen backstage during the event. In the clip, Healy shares his thoughts, stating he feels “mentally exhausted” and makes a playful remark about sending text messages. Welch can also be heard mentioning that the hunters have taken their phones.
The footage captures a lively atmosphere, with a couple seen dancing near the stage while The 1975 performs. Welch has previously noted that Healy is affectionately regarded as the “Virgin Mary” by the band’s fan community.
In addition to his television appearance, Healy has stirred speculation among fans regarding a potential new album from The 1975, as he shared an enigmatic update online last month. The band has not released new music since their fifth album, “Being Funny In A Foreign Language,” which was unveiled in 2022.
Further highlighting Healy’s recent interactions, Azealia Banks made headlines over a dispute with him, which escalated to her issuing a cease-and-desist letter demanding $1 million in damages following a public feud. Additionally, Charli XCX, who is engaged to Healy’s bandmate George Daniel, collaborated with the band on her latest album, indicating a close-knit relationship within the music community.