An Australian-New Zealand pop star resurfaced on Wednesday when she took to the stage at Blake Park in Tauranga.
Stan Walker, who has kept out of the spotlight in recent years, performed during New Zealand’s Women’s Sevens Olympic Celebration.
She wowed viewers by performing some of her top pop and R&B hits while wearing the gold medal the women’s rugby team won at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The 33-year-old hitmaker “The Loud” wore a grey Earls Collection tracksuit, valued at $325, for the celebratory occasion.
Covering his head with a black beanie that matched his shoes, Stan completed his casual look with chunky silver earrings.
Stan spent much of his upbringing moving between New Zealand and Australia, before rising to fame in 2009 after winning the seventh season of Australian Idol.
The singer made headlines in October 2019 when he spoke about having his stomach removed after being diagnosed with stomach cancer two years earlier.
Talking about BUILD Sydney SeriesStan revealed that he was following a strict diet and receiving vitamin B12 injections every six weeks after undergoing the surgery in September 2017.
An Australian-New Zealand pop star stunned audiences by performing some of her biggest pop and R&B hits while wearing the gold medal the women’s rugby team won at the Olympics.
“My body has forced me to be healthy,” he said.
Stan is gluten intolerant, lactose intolerant and cannot eat greasy foods.
“Honestly, it’s painful. I love to eat. I love to eat fast and I love to eat a lot. I can’t eat fast, I have to take my time or I’ll get sick or throw up on stage,” she said.
Stan Walker, 33, (pictured), made a comeback on Wednesday when he took to the stage at Blake Park in Tauranga.
The singer rose to fame in 2009 (pictured) when he won the seventh season of Australian Idol.
Stan, who has kept out of the spotlight in recent years, performed during New Zealand’s Olympic Women’s Sevens celebration.
On the positive side, Stan said he felt “more energetic” after the surgery.
In 2017, the composer was diagnosed with the rare cancer-causing gene CDH1, which has already claimed the lives of 25 of his family members.
In May 2018, he told Daily Mail Australia that he was focused on the future.
“Now I’m going to live my best life and I’m going to do everything I can to make sure I’m living my dreams and not just sitting there and waiting for someone else to tell me I can do this now,” she said.
Stan is continuing his music career after winning Australian Idol in 2009, when he was just 18 years old.
She beat the rock chick runner-up, Hayley Warner.
The Loud singer wore a grey Earls Collection tracksuit, valued at $325, for the celebratory occasion.
Covering his head with a black beanie that matched his shoes, Stan completed his casual look with chunky silver earrings.
The singer made headlines in October 2019 when he spoke out about having his stomach removed after being diagnosed with stomach cancer two years earlier.
