Not Bad: Jacko sells out a million tickets

An estimated one million people will now be able to see the so-called King of Pop perform at the 20,000-capacity venue.

The head of promoters AEG Live spoke to Jackson on the phone and said the star was moved to tears at the news. Randy Phillips said: “He was crying. I could hear it in his voice — he was choked up.”

Tickets were priced at between £50 (e55) and £75 (e80).