ITV viewers issue same complaint as Capital's Summertime Ball coverage sparks backlash

Capital's Summertime Ball 2025 viewers were left fuming with ITV's coverage of the concert.

The annual gig returned to Wembley Stadium earlier this month and was broadcast to the nation on Sunday (June 22) afternoon.

Mariah Carey, Will Smith, Jade, Benson Boone and Jessie J were just a few names on the star-studded line-up alongside the likes of JLS, McFly, Busted and UK's Eurovision entry Remember Monday.

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However, viewers watching at home were left fuming at the "missing" acts from the 90-minute long highlights show.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan penned: "Why didn't they show Busted vs McFly but they showed Jessie J and Mariah Carey? Piss poor #CapitalSTB."

Another added: "What’s the point in summertime ball being on tv when they’ve missed off half the acts? McFly, Busted, Lola Young, Zara Larson, James Hype, Remember Monday all missing #summertimenall #CapitalSTB."

A third person said: #CapitalSTB #itv1 why you not showing #Mcfly very disappointing they should of been shown its out of order."

A fourth social media user said: "#capitalsummertimeball i was waiting to watch Mcfly on # itv but there not showing them why im annoyed with that."

ITV has been showing highlights from the concert at Wembley Stadium each summer for the last few years. It usually comes a week or so after the event itself takes place.

The programme was hosted once again by Capital Breakfast hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby who spoke to some of the performers before they took to the stage to perform to the crowd.

Speaking about his move from Radio 1 to Capital last year, Jordan said: ""Oh, honestly, they have been the best people to work for.

"It was definitely the right decision. It's been just over 12 months and it has been the best year of my life.

""It's been so good, we've interviewed absolute megastars.

"And what's lovely now is friends and family and people that have come over to Capital have said, 'Oh, you really suit the station. It's like you've been there for years.'

"And that is the biggest compliment."

Capital's Summertime Ball 2025 is available to watch on ITVX