In pictures: Robbie Williams closes Isle of Wight Festival

Wearing a shimmering gold outfit Robbie Williams brought the four-day festival to a close

An emotional Robbie Williams brought the Isle of Wight Festival to a sparkling close on Sunday night.

After a hit-filled set the star closed the four-day festival with a heartfelt speech, in which he thanked his wife and fans for helping him overcome his struggles with depression and addiction.

The pop legend ended the night with a surprise encore sing-along with the crowd.

Earlier in the day, Blondie, Niall Horan and Mika also took to the main stage.

Other headline acts over the weekend included Britpop legends Pulp who played the festival for the first time in 12 years as well as The Chemical Brothers and singer-songwriter George Ezra.

Around 55,000 people attended the sold-out event at Seaclose Park in Newport.

Blondie played their greatest hits spanning 40 years

Mika performs during a downpour

Festival-goers enjoyed a sunny start to the four-day event with showers on Sunday

Former One Direction star Niall Horan played the festival for the first time

Chinchilla also brought some sparkle to the main stage

55,000 people descended on Seaclose Park, Newport, for the sold-out four-day event

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