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Yungblud Says He Grew Up Thinking Rod Stewart Was His Granddad as Stewart Sends Playful DM

In a new Capital Evening Show interview, the singer recalls learning the truth at age nine after spotting a Stewart CD in Asda.

Overview

  • Yungblud says his grandmother told him throughout childhood that Rod Stewart was his grandfather.
  • He recounts the belief lasting until about age nine, when a checkout discovery of a Stewart CD exposed the family fib.
  • Yungblud adds that Stewart later messaged him on Instagram with, "Alright my wee grandson!"
  • He jokes he has never taken a DNA test to confirm any relation but treats the exchange as lighthearted.
  • The story, previously mentioned on Lorraine, resurfaced in fresh coverage by outlets including NME, Rolling Stone and People on Oct. 21.