Crystal Palace Fans Revel in Michael Olise’s Cheeky FA Cup Quip to BBC’s Kelly Somers
Crystal Palace fans are buzzing with delight after Michael Olise’s brilliant response to BBC reporter Kelly Somers during a recent interview. When asked who he thinks will win the FA Cup, the young star’s reply was quintessentially Olise—short, sharp, and dripping with confidence. “Palace,” he said with a smirk, leaving Somers momentarily speechless and fans roaring with approval.
The exchange, which took place ahead of Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final clash against Manchester City on May 17, 2025, has gone viral, with supporters flooding social media to praise their former winger’s unwavering loyalty. Olise, who moved to Bayern Munich in July 2024 for €60m, remains a beloved figure at Selhurst Park, where his dazzling performances over three seasons—culminating in 10 goals and six assists in just 19 appearances in 2023-24—cemented his status as a club icon.
Fans on X have been quick to celebrate Olise’s cheeky reply. One supporter posted, “Olise saying ‘Palace’ with that grin—still one of us!” Another wrote, “Kelly Somers didn’t know what hit her. Olise’s got Palace in his heart forever.” The 23-year-old’s knack for succinct, memorable responses is nothing new; his infamous 2022 post-match interview after a late winner against West Ham—“Wilf passed me the ball. Shot. Scored.”—still lives rent-free in fans’ minds.
Somers, a seasoned BBC presenter known for her work on Match of the Day and Euro 2024, handled the moment with her usual professionalism, laughing off Olise’s bold prediction. Her connection to football runs deep, having covered Crystal Palace’s first Premier League match on BBC in 2020, a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.
Olise’s confidence isn’t baseless. Palace, under Oliver Glasner, have defied expectations to reach the FA Cup final, with fans dreaming of a first-ever triumph in the competition. While Olise now shines at Bayern, his heart clearly remains with the Eagles, and supporters are loving every second of it. As one fan summed it up on X, “Michael Olise, Palace legend, backing us to the end. Let’s win it for him!”
