Justin Bieber 'tantrum led to two-hour delay' at 02 gig

A late start, computer games and a massive hissy fit were the real reasons for Monday's 'chaotic' concert

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JUSTIN BIEBER blamed it on "technical issues". Now it's been reported that the two-hour delay which left young fans at his first London concert in tears, and infuriated parents who had paid up to £331 for tickets, was caused by the teen heartthrob having a "massive tantrum".

The Sun claims the 19-year-old star lost his cool in spectacular fashion before Monday's sold-out show at the O2, yelling: "It's my gig! I'll go out when I want". Staff pleaded with the singer to go on stage, but he refused.

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