Love Island's most prominent stars certainly lived up to expectations with their daring and scantily-clad ensembles as they arrived for the second day of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. Venturing into the desert to catch Justin Bieber's highly anticipated headline set, reality television personalities including Millie Court, Chloe Burrows, and Samie Elishi proudly displayed their eye-catching outfits across Instagram.
Reality Stars Steal the Spotlight with Bold Fashion Choices
Millie Court made a striking impression by posing energetically in a sheer white lace mini dress from White Fox Boutique, which she paired with stylish black cowboy boots. Chloe Burrows turned heads in a bold crop top and brown shorts while striking a pose on a vintage pink Cadillac. Shakira Khan offered a tantalising preview of her look, slipping into a playful pink frilled mini dress featuring a sexy front cut-out detail.
Megan Forte Clarke set pulses racing in a revealing grey bikini top, sharing a series of affectionate photographs with her boyfriend Conor Phillips. Jessie Wynter opted for her own revealing bikini top and shorts combination after attending the festival alongside her fiancé Will Young, with the couple displaying plenty of public affection in their snaps together.
Justin Bieber's Performance Fails to Meet Fan Expectations
Despite the eager anticipation surrounding Justin Bieber's return to the stage, many fans expressed noticeable disappointment following his performance, which reportedly earned him a staggering $10 million fee. His set commenced at the late hour of 11:25 PM, with pre-show rumours suggesting that high desert winds might cause further delays.
Although Bieber arrived punctually to enthusiastic cheers and applause, he appeared on stage dressed casually in shorts, a hoodie, and sunglasses. He proceeded to deliver a selection of lesser-known recent tracks, largely overlooking his classic hits. While he occasionally included fan favourites such as Stay, his 2021 collaboration with The Kid LaROI, the overall setlist prompted mixed reactions of disappointment and derision from attendees and online viewers.
Social Media Erupts with Criticism
Disgruntled fans took to social media platforms to voice their frustrations. One user tweeted contemptuously, 'Justin Bieber headlined Coachella just to not play any of his classics lmao,' while another remarked, 'There's just no way Coachella paid Justin Bieber 8 mil to dress up like Jesse Pinkman.'
Additional comments included, 'I cannot imagine paying thousands of dollars to watch Justin Bieber sound a mess and walk around in a hoodie and glasses. This is insulting to his fans,' and 'Justin Bieber got paid 10 million just to walk around this damn stage??' Some spectators theorised that selling his music catalogue left him reliant on recent material that lacked widespread recognition.
Bieber's Setlist Focuses on New Material
Justin Bieber opened his performance with All I Can Take, a track from 2025, performed amidst psychedelic blue and white lighting effects. He followed with Speed Demon, another 2025 release that adopts a defiant stance towards public speculation about his personal wellbeing. During the song, he crooned lyrics addressing critics: 'They try to say I’m out of my mind, but now they singing every line.'
In a brief interlude, Bieber complimented the 'beautiful faces in the audience tonight,' and kindly inquired about viewers watching via livestream. He encouraged fans to participate by selecting their favourite songs and posting suggestions in the stream's comments section.
The set included renditions of First Place and Go Baby, both affectionate tributes to his wife Hailey Bieber, who has been spotted enjoying Coachella with friend Kendall Jenner. Other new songs performed were Walking Away, rumoured to address divorce speculation, Petting Zoo, interpreted by some as referencing marital disputes, and I Do, an apparent affirmation of commitment.
Overall, while Love Island celebrities captivated audiences with their fashion statements, Justin Bieber's Coachella headline set proved divisive, highlighting a stark contrast between celebrity spectacle and musical performance expectations at major festivals.
