Paris Hilton joins Hollywood A-lister and darts icon in bizarre good luck message to Leeds for Championship play-off
PARIS HILTON led a star-studded list of celebrities wishing Leeds all the best for their Championship play-off final.
The Whites take on Southampton at Wembley this afternoon for a place back in the Premier League.
Both sides were relegated last term but have the chance to join champions Leicester and Ipswich in jumping up to take on England’s elite next season.
And Daniel Farke’s side were given extra motivation thanks to a bizarre video message from a whole host of big names.
That even included a shock appearance from the American superstar celebrity Hilton as she seemingly declared her support for the Elland Road club.
Coming after ex-Leeds players Gjanni Alioski and Eddie Gray, the camera cut to a smiling Paris, who appeared to be flying on a private jet.
Decked out in sunglasses, Paris – whose brother-in-law made his professional football debut aged 45 – said: “Hey Leeds, it’s Paris.
“Just wanted to leave this message for you guys and say good luck with your game this weekend.
“I’ll be rooting for you wearing my jersey.”
World Darts champion Luke Humphries – who was named after the club – also got in on the act showing his support for “Leeds United Football Team”, as did ex-midfielder Mateusz Klich, Simon Rix from Leeds band Kaiser Chiefs and comedian and fan Jon Richardson.
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But stealing the show at the end of the 95-second compilation was none other than Will Ferrell.
SunSport revealed this month that Ferrell had bought a “large” stake in Leeds’ owners 49ers Enterprises – and he could even make a shock visit to Wembley today.
The Elf actor, who is a co-owner of LAFC in the MLS, initially just showed the Yorkshire white rose of his Leeds United hat before eventually giving the fans and players a close-up of his scrunched-up face in a baffling clip.
Ferrell said: “I just want you guys to know that everyone at Leeds United is so excited.
“We know you can do it, we know you can pull through.
“Let’s go boys, let’s go!”
Paris Hilton’s official Twitter account then replied to the Leeds post on social media which read: “A few more messages of support from some #LUFC fans who are ‘kind of a big deal’.”
She wrote: “Let’s go! ”
Another video included recordings from more celebrity fans and ex-players – including legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, Harry Potter actor Michael Lewis, Max Gradel and Mark Viduka.
Phelps said: “Boys, this is it. This is the moment we waited for, right here, right now.
“Do what you do, do what you prepped to do all year long.
“You’ve got the whole Phelps family at home rooting our asses off.”
But while many appreciated the various famous faces offering their support, plenty were just shocked by Hilton’s cameo.
One said: “You will not guess who appears 25 seconds in.”
Another commented: “Paris Hilton in an Eddie Gray and Mateusz Klich sandwich wasn’t on my bingo card for this evening.”
A third chipped in: “Get Paris and Will singing the Ampadu chant.”
A fourth typed: “Alioski to Paris Hilton to Will Ferrel, my club ”
A fifth joked: “Former player Paris Hilton there.”
And Glamorous presenter and Leeds fan Emma Louise Jones added: “The ending is AMAZING,” accompanied with a gif of excited Ferrell in Elf.