Fame Hit Me Hard on tour

TOM: BILLIE TOOK THE BRUNT OF IT

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TOURING with Billie Eilish gave Tom Odell a new appreciation for fame - and dogs.

The former BRIT Award winner supported Billie on her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour.

And the singers would enjoy a cuddle with a few pooches beforehand.

Tom revealed: "They do this thing sometimes where they bring rescue dogs into a pen backstage, all these puppies.

"Billie and I were sat there amongst eight dogs just chatting. Dogs jumping all over us. That was really sweet.

"She's so lovely and it was a joy to do the tour."

Tom is a headliner in his own right and had not supported anyone since 2012.