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2024 No. 1 Hit Just Became a Surprise Duet Between This Beloved Comedian and Ella Langley

Comedy and country music came together for an unforgettable moment on Friday, April 24, afternoon during the 2026 Stagecoach Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, which runs from April 24-26.

A Surprise for the Fans

While making her debut at the popular music festival, Ella Langley, 26, enlisted the help of comedian and podcaster Theo Von, 46, who joined her on stage to sing her No. 1 hit "you look like you love me," which topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart in December of 2024.

The moment came as a surprise for lucky attendees as Langley didn't welcome her guest to the stage until the second verse, where he then filled the shoes of her original collaborator, Riley Green. An unlikely duet, but Von held up his portion of the onstage collaboration. He didn't miss a beat, and instead, confidently fed off his duet partner's energy while delivering the lyrics that play out like a conversation to the listener.

Those moments can be viewed in the fan-uploaded TikTok videos below.

@carolyn.mck

@Ella Langley @Theo Von this was everything 🫶 #stagecoach#youlooklikeyouloveme

♬ original sound - Carolyn

In those clips, Von can be seen even looking the part for his male role in the duet, sporting head-to-toe denim with a cowboy hat atop his head. His country attire paired well with Langley's glam outfit, complementing her pair of long red cowgirl boots, flowing miniskirt, fridge shawl, and eye-popping corset adorned with sequins and red and green accents.

@victoriaafal

such an iconic moment #stagecoach#ellalangley#theovon#countrymusic#festival

♬ original sound - Victoria | Dermatology DNP-FNP

The one-of-a-kind duet comes just weeks after Langley appeared on Von's podcast, This Past Weekend w/Theo Von, to discuss her music career, life, and latest album, Dandelion, which dropped on April 10.

"Bet you didn't expect that… keep 'em guessing!" the Alabama-born singer/songwriter joked as Von exited the stage.

Aside from treating fans to a reimagined version of her "you look like you love me" collaboration, Langley delivered both new and old songs from her catchy catalog. She performed Dandelion tracks, "Bottom of Your Boots," "Broken," "Choosin' Texas," and others, as well as "20-20" from the deluxe edition of her Still Hungover album.

Related: Beloved Country Duo Announce Breakup in Emotional Message: ‘Grateful for the Ride'

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This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 1:08 PM.

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