I’m an 80-year-old Elvis superfan – and I became the star of the show during a tribute act 

An 80-year-old grandmother stole the show when she went to see an Elvis tribute act – and became the star for the night.

Pensioner Carole Davies, of Brynmawr, Gwent, was taken to the ‘A Vision of Elvis’ show by her grandson after a lifetime of devotion to the King.

And the packed audience was amazed when Carole hi-jacked the show after waving from the stalls – and took to the microphone.

Grandson Justin Davies said: ‘There were rumours before the show that Elvis would be doing a bit of audience interaction and my nan jokingly said to me, “Right, I’m gonna meet Elvis!”.’

‘Then, when the time came and Elvis started to walk out, she stood right up and waved her hands so much that Elvis couldn’t help but notice her and invite her into the aisle.’

Justin, 26, grabbed his phone to film his nan and The King played by leading Elvis impersonator Rob Kingsley.

He said: ‘Me and my nan unfortunately couldn’t sit together because it was almost sold out so we had to get tickets where we could, but when I saw what was unfolding, I was honestly speechless.’ 

Carole made the most of her encounter with Elvis, sharing a kiss and a wipe of the brow at the Cardiff show. 

Carole (pictured) stole the show when she was invited up on stage, and proceeded to share a kiss with the Elvis tribute act 

‘The first thing she said to him was, ‘Oh my God I can’t believe it’, and then she proceeded to almost fall down a step only to be caught by Elvis,’ said Justin.

‘The audience were roaring at this. She told him that she’d been a fan of his for 80 years, and I’ve got to say this honestly, she is an absolute Elvis fantatic.

‘She has the merchandise, she listens to his songs on Alexa on repeat. She’s obsessed.

‘He then went onto sing ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ to her. 

The rocker and the grandmother: Carole made the most of meeting the Elvis tribute act, going on stage to enjoy singing and share a cheeky kiss

According to Carole’s grandson Justin, the song the tribute Elvis act sang (pictured, right) – ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ – has a special place in the 80-year-old’s heart

‘That is such a special song for her and my family, as my Grandad passed away four years ago. 

‘If he could have sung any song to her, it was that one and he did’

Justin added: ‘It was just like it was meant to be. She’s 80, her mobility is steadily declining but she continues to live life to the full. I am so proud to call her my nan.’

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