VERY few charity singles have ever come near matching the success of Band Help – however Alan Carr goes to have a crack.
The comic is spearheading a fundraising music to rival the 1984 festive No1, Do They Know It’s Christmas? for this 12 months’s Stand Up To Most cancers with Channel 4 and filming the entire thing for mockumentary, The Huge C Listing.
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The spoof TV present will see the star promise bigwigs on the channel that he’ll ship a mega-hit.
Alan reckons he can use his A-list contacts e book to entice international superstars, resembling Beyonce and Madonna to carry out.
In addition to roping in big-name buddies Victoria and David Beckham — and even royal newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to rival the unique star-studded line-up.
Bob Geldof’s Eighties supergroup included Bono, Sting and Paul McCartney. However with top-rate celebs not returning his calls, Alan is pressured to name up C-list celebs and anybody vaguely well-known he can get his arms on to cease the venture hitting the skids.
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Alan has fronted Channel 4’s SUTC for six years, alongside Davina McCall and Dr Christian Jessen.
Talking concerning the venture up to now, Alan has mentioned: “I love the buzz of doing live (telly). I am a stand-up comedian and so I am not scared of live. The personal stories are going to be tough though.”
A telly supply mentioned: “This is a really fun show and will see singing cameos from soap, music, sport and TV stars from the Seventies, Eighties, Nineties and Noughties.
“The running joke is that Alan’s been unable to secure Hollywood superstars, so the gag is on him.
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“He’s really excited about the show and is looking forward to employing his acting skills.
“Producers are making it clear to celebs that it’s all good fun and the real aim is to raise loads of cash for a good cause.”
I’m wondering if his precise BFF Adele will reply his SOS calls.
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Going through Dyer penalties?
JACK Fincham is a courageous man getting Danny Dyer in a headlock.
However the Love Island champ, has clearly gained over his future father-in-law judging by their look on ITV2 present Celeb Juice tonight alongside girlfriend Dani.
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In addition to collaborating in a madcap tackle Mr And Mrs, Dani’s dad, EastEnders star Danny, pictured with the couple, gushed about Jack, saying: “I love the geezer.”
The present bought the Dyers on to rejoice its ten-year anniversary, whereas additionally giving host Keith Lemon the chance to wind up Danny by calling him “Malcolm”.
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OLLY Murs, John Newman and YouTube’s Sophia Grace will probably be mentors on the fourth sequence of CBBC expertise present Acquired What It Takes? Returning with new presenter Anna Maynard, it’ll see eight kids and their mums go head-to-head in a musical bootcamp.
Cryin’ Ryan on punch
HE must be using excessive from his Celeb Huge Brother win on Monday however, judging by his response on telly yesterday, Ryan Thomas could be happier to place the previous 4 weeks behind him.
In an interview on Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine, the previous Coronation Avenue star broke down watching footage of him crying over assault claims by Roxanne Pallett.
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Ryan welled up as he mentioned: “I’ve not seen any of that back. You just want your friends and your loved ones with you when something like that happens.”
He additionally admitted he feared a police investigation after Roxanne claimed he punched her throughout a play combat.
Ryan added: “At the time it was all going on it was obviously something that crossed my mind. In that show you don’t really know about the outside world.”
Regardless of placing the incident behind him, he refused to say whether or not he’d meet up with actress Roxanne to speak it out.
He mentioned: “My priority is family. No offence to Roxanne but I have a daughter that is now something I want to concentrate on.”
I don’t assume he’d thoughts if he by no means noticed her once more.
Hip hop hits high
HIP hop dominates the charts – and now it’s getting its personal slot on the field.
ITV is launching a brand new sequence referred to as Don’t Hate The Playaz that celebrates every part to do with the style.
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The present, which is able to air on ITV2 later this 12 months, will see celebs together with Maya Jama, pictured, Rizzle Kicks singer Jordan Stephens and rapper Girl Leshurr participate in a string of challenges.
A telly insider mentioned: “It’s going to be completely bonkers with big names on the UK music scene.”
Bosses are searching for folks to be a part of the studio viewers when filming begins later this month.
Possibly Maya can get boyfriend Stormzy to make a cameo.
should watch
WHAT? No Offence, Channel 4, 9pm.
WHY? The darkish comedy with Joanna Scanlan returns for a 3rd sequence with a political assassination bid that echoes BBC1 hit Bodyguard, because the Manchester cops attempt to infiltrate the far-Proper.
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IN EMMERDALE, Vanessa worries about Charity, Robert pushes himself and Debbie feels bitter. In the meantime, Ross feels lonely, Charity despairs and Debbie confronts Joe.
Over on EASTENDERS, Max and Rainie prepare to exit for drinks, though he’s not very blissful when she invitations Jack alongside, hoping they may help take his thoughts off Mel.
Kush is greatly surprised when Sophie turns up on the Kazemis in want of a secure place to remain, having antagonised a neighborhood gang. Keanu tries his finest to get Sharon’s consideration, hoping to see her once more.
In the meantime, in NEIGHBOURS, Cassius is reminded of his previous and takes pressing measures to destroy the proof. Ellie makes an attempt to set Mark on a brand new route as a non-public investigator, however he’s not .
“Well bless their hearts.”
