Lily's festival snub 'unacceptable'

Pop princess Lily Allen has apparently upset the organisers of the Isle of Wight festival after pulling out of the line-up.

The singer has cancelled her scheduled gig at the event, citing "recording commitments" as the reason because her album is reportedly behind schedule.

But the Smile star has apparently angered the festival's promoter John Giddings who has called the move "unacceptable".

He reportedly said: "I didn't book a record, I booked an artist. I read in the tabloids a load of different reasons (for the cancellation).

"Unfortunately this country has developed some great new girl singer-songwriters, but they seem to be having a few problems don't they?"

But Giddings has vowed not to replace the singer, and instead use the money put aside for Allen's fee to make the festival more eco-friendly.

The Isle Of Wight festival is planned to run from June 13-15.

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