Despite still performing at the festival at Worthy Farm, the 35-year-old singer missed out on the opportunity to headline Glastonbury. Emily Eavis, the daughter of festival founder Michael Eavis, disclosed that they had attempted to secure Lizzo as a headliner, but she confirmed her participation too late in the process.

Earlier this year, Glastonbury faced controversy over its all-male headliners when the lineup was revealed. The festival will feature Arctic Monkeys, Guns N' Roses, and Sir Elton John as the headlining acts, with Lizzo performing just before Guns N' Roses. In response to criticism, Emily Eavis, defending the festival's efforts, expressed her commitment to addressing the gender balance of acts. She stated, "I'm trying my best... It's a real, passionate subject of mine." Emily emphasized her dedication to promoting gender equality in festival lineups but acknowledged the limitations of their influence. She explained, "We can only do so much... I'm just trying to do the best thing for the festival and make it as fair, equal, and brilliant as possible."