She arrived on a throne and after a scintillating 40-minute set at Maidstone’s Mote Park, Madonna proved she remains the undisputed Queen of Pop at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend.

But she shocked her young fans in the crowd by uttering four-word expletives during the energetic set.

Kicking off with the lead track off her number one album Hard Candy, and surrounded by dancers, she got the crowd rocking with Candy Shop.

The crowd in the main tent were then treated to hits including current number one 4 Minutes – but hopes of a special guest in the form of Justin Timberlake were dashed when he appeared only on video screens.

Among the other hits performed were chart-topper Music and Hung Up.

It was a rare treat for the Kent crowd – and the first time the US singer has performed at a festival in the UK.

The show was a warm-up for her forthcoming world tour which takes in two dates at Wembley Stadium in August and September. Tickets go on sale next week.

Prior to Madonna’s headline appearance, the Fratellis performed a lack lustre set, although hit Chelsea Dagger was well received.

Earlier in the evening Scouting for Girls impressed with their brand of infectious pop and the hit She’s So Lovely.

Other highlights included a set on the outdoor stage by Fatboy Slim and the DJ face-off between breakfast show host Chris Moyles and dance disc spinner Judge Jules.

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