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The Darkness' bizarre performance in VE Day concert leaves fans baffled as they question BBC's 'odd' choice to sign the rock band (and even Queen Camilla covers her ears!)

The BBC's VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration saw an unlikely addition to its lineup on Thursday, as iconic rock band The Darkness took to the stage.

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