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Robbie Williams thrilled crowds during his headline performance at the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.
The British pop star tore through a high-energy set of his biggest hits, including Feel, Rock DJ, Angels and a rollicking rendition of Let Me Entertain You.
But the 52-year-old didn't quite impress everyone watching in person or at home on TV, with some of his 'racy' moves scrutinised.
At times, Robbie hung his hand off the waistband of his trousers, which appeared to some that he was gesturing at his crotch.
In other instances, he placed his mic alongside his crotch while playing air guitar, a move that some viewers felt was tantamount to mimicking a 'donger'.
'Robbie Williams at the Melbourne Cup has hit a record high of d**k acts: motioning towards his junk, grabbing his fly and using his mic as an erect donger on multiple occasions,' complained one person on X.
Robbie Williams (pictured) thrilled crowds during his headline performance at the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday
At times, Robbie hung his hand off the waistband of his trousers, which appeared to some that he was gesturing at his crotch. In other instances, he placed his mic alongside his crotch while playing air guitar, a move that some viewers felt was tantamount to mimicking a 'donger'
Another person agreed, replying: 'Undoubtedly one of the biggest t**ts on the planet,' with one more calling the show, 'Pathetic'.
Someone else commented: 'Robbie Williams utter pish. Jumping about pretending he's singing and looking more like the ghost of Freddie Starr.'
Others found the racy nature of the performance entertaining.
'He's just having a day at the races!' said one fan, while one more chimed in: 'As long as he's enjoying himself!'
Many people tuning in praised the show, and suggested that Robbie should perform at more major Australian events.
'Robbie Williams is such an entertainer. From AFL Grand Final to the Melbourne Cup, he provides the best pre game/race entertainment,' someone wrote.
The British pop star tore through a high-energy set of his biggest hits, including Feel, Rock DJ, Angels and a rollicking rendition of Let Me Entertain You
The Grammy nominee returned for a post-race concert, this time totalling over 75 minutes
He took the stage at The Elms Live Stage, performing his hits, along with covers of Land of 1000 Dances and Ain't That a Kick in the Head
Another said: 'Robbie Williams is worth every penny they pay him, never phones it in and just gets it.'
'Robbie Williams should just open for every single Aussie sporting event from this moment forward,' commented another fan.
'Always incredible, always amazing. What an absolute showman.'
One more person posted: 'I will not stop talking about this for the foreseeable future. Robbie Williams performance before the Melbourne Cup.
'Unbelievable. Best. Racecourse. Performance. Ever.'
After his 15-minute pre-race set, the two-time Grammy nominee returned for a post-race concert, this time totalling over 75 minutes.
He took the stage at The Elms Live Stage, performing his hits, along with covers of Land of 1000 Dances and Ain't That a Kick in the Head.
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