A simpler suggestion is that Michael liked to try new things and used it as a way to be unique and creative with his on-stage costume.

Delivery is on a selected date, you can choose a delivery day of your choice, up to 10 days in advance (Excluding next day delivery. Postcode restrictions apply)It’s been suggested that Michael may have worn the glove due to his skin condition vitiligo while others have said it was done to manipulate the press. According to The Independent, Michael once spoke about why he decided to wear one glove instead of two.

He wore the glove on his left hand during his unforgettable performance of ‘ Billie Jean’ on Motown’s 25th anniversary TV special.He] politely asked a number of questions about it, concluding with, ‘Could you spare one?’ But of course.”

But when people make up stories that I don’t want to be what I am it hurts me … It’s a problem for me that I can’t control.” Michael, who hadn't shown any particular enthusiasm for the tour so far, seemed suddenly transfixed by the glove,” John wrote in the article. John Kehe is said to have conducted the tour with Michael and recounted his experience of how their meeting inspired Michael’s iconic costume piece. As well as the glove, the winning bidder also received a letter of authenticity. It confirmed that the glove was first donated to Unicef in 1998 along with an envelope from the MJJ production company that was founded by Michael, The Sun reports.

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In a rare conversation with Oprah Winfrey, Michael confirmed that he had a skin condition and mentioned that he found it hurtful when it was discussed in the media.