‌The song was made famous by Luciano Pavarotti, and used for the theme tune of the BBC’s coverage of the 1990 World Cup. ‌According to audience members, some fans stormed out in disgust when it became clear the song was axed. Dressed in a jacket, chinos, and trainers, he was forced to take over the lead role for the final act. Kate Daly, from Richmond, London, said: “People started shouting, ‘I want my money back’, booing and jeering and some people threw something. An RBO spokeswoman said: “Roberto Alagna was taken unwell during [Tuesday’s] performance of Turandot, which prevented him from completing Act III.