Graham Norton — of all people — is weighing in on how tides are shifting for the royal family!
30.08.2023 - 10:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Alexandra Burke, Suranne Jones and Joel Dommett will be amongst some of the famous faces to appear on the upcoming fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
The hit BBC Three show, which sees drag queens compete to be named the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar, will return to our screens later this year. Each week, the queens - who are yet to be unveiled - will face challenges that test their drag skills to the max in front of host RuPaul and judges Michelle Visage, Alan Carr and Graham Norton.
Queens to take part in the show over the years have included Bimini, Lawrence Chaney, The Vivienne, Divina de Campo, Black Peppa, Krystal Versace and recent Manchester Pride headliner Danny Beard.
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A host of celebrity Drag Race super fans also join in on the fun and help deliberate the fate of the queens even though the crucial decision always lies with RuPaul - and the upcoming fifth season will be no different.
Celebrity guest judges confirmed include X Factor winner and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Alexandra Burke, comedian Aisling Bea, designer Daphne Guinness, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Heartstopper and forthcoming Dr Who star Yasmin Finney.
Strictly professional Karen Hauer, icon Carol Vorderman, actor Suranne Jones, Vogue editor Edward Enninful OBE, fashion icon Kristen McMenamy, actor Cush Jumbo OBE and TV presenter Joel Dommett will also appear throughout the show.
Alexandra Burke, who will appear as a guest judge, will also take part in this year’s Snatch Game alongside Carol Vorderman. The now-iconic challenge sees contestants impersonate their favourite celebrities in a game show format.
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Graham Norton — of all people — is weighing in on how tides are shifting for the royal family!
famously hosts his own eponymous talk show in the United Kingdom — made the trip across the pond to appear on a recent episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.”The 60-year-old entertainer was asked by emcee Andy Cohen, 55, how the Brits actually feel about royal family exiles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex famously departed from The Firm in 2020 and moved to Montecito, California.“Since you can speak for all Brits, what would you say is the overriding feeling about Harry and Meghan over there at this point?” Cohen asked on Thursday. The comedian explained that the couple’s presence is a “gift” to Harry’s estranged brother, Prince William, and his wife, Kate Middleton.“It’s difficult,” the Irish native replied.
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK as the fifth series makes is set to make its dazzling return on Thursday, September 28. The fifth installment of the reality staple was announced just days ago, and now fans know when they’ll get to watch the fabulousness on their TV screens.World of Wonder recently unveiled a lineup of 10 new queens, each of whom will be fighting for the coveted title of RuPaul’s next drag race superstar in the U.K.
TV presenter Carol Vorderman has said that it is “fine” if she loses jobs after criticising the Government.
Carol Vorderman has revealed she has had "Botox and treatments" to keep herself looking young.The mathematician joined Channel 4's Countdown show back in 1982, from then on she has become known for her beauty and brains.The 62-year-old insists that keeping on-top of her youthful looks is part of being in the television business. Mum-of-two Carol insists that Botox and other beauty treatments are just "part of the job," adding: "It would be less important if I weren’t on the telly." She continued to tell The Times: "I have Botox and a lot of treatments to my face and neck. Everyone does." When asked if she thinks of herself as “amazingly foxy”, she laughed.
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has gushed over her daughter Hollie as she begins high school. Posting a then-and-now picture onto Instagram on Thursday, the 52 year old lovingly wrote as the caption: "Wow.Those years just flew past. Year 7 already.
Leonardo DiCaprio was seen having a steamy makeout session with model Vittoria Ceretti in an Ibiza club last month.
Piers Morgan hit back after his night at the National Television Awards saw him lose in his category, mocked by host Joel Dommett and booed by the audience. The presenter was nominated for the TV Interviews NTA but lost out to Graham Norton.
Piers Morgan has slammed Joel Dommett after the comedian and presenter mocked him while hosting the National Television Awards. Introducing the famous faces at the event Joel, 38, announced: "Piers Morgan is here!" which the crowd reacted to with a mixture of cheers and loud boos.To which Joel continued: "Hey, everyone, say what you like about Piers Morgan..." before turning to introduce documentarian Louis Theroux.
Florence Pugh went all out with a neck to toe lace gown for the 2023 ELLE Style Awards held at The Old Sessions House on Tuesday night (September 5) 2023 in London, England.
The winners for the 2023 National Television Awards have been announced at a star-studded event in London. Happy Valley was the big winner of the night, picking up two awards, along with a special recognition gong for its star Sarah Lancashire.
This Morning has been dealt a crushing blow after failing to scoop the Best Daytime Show at tonight's National Television Awards. Instead, BBC TV's The Repair Shop – a show where sentimental family heirlooms are restored by craftspeople – walked off with the coveted trophy during a ceremony at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday, 5 September.
Tonight's annual National Television Awards may or may not be presented by comedian Joel Dommett. The 38 year old's wife Hannah Cooper is currently expecting their first child together, and while chatting on Hits Radio today, Joel admitted that if she were to go into labour, the star-studded event would be put in the hands of a mystery backup. "Hannah is very much ready to give birth!" he declared on air.
NTA host Joel Dommett has addressed rumours that his wife Hannah has given birth. Joel is set to host the NTA’s tomorrow night – and his wife Hannah is about to welcome their first child. He will return for the third year as host of the National Television Awards, which will be broadcast live tomorrow, Tuesday September 5, from 8pm on ITV1.
Carol Vorderman has told fans she's a 'mucky bugger' in an admission after she was seen wearing last night's makeup. The revelation came just hours after she was snapped with Richard Arnold, who was a special guest host at the Loose Women tour - which is currently doing the rounds in the UK.
Carol Vorderman has stunned her fans by posting a video montage of herself to celebrate hitting an Instagram milestone.The 62-year-old told her fans "mischief rules" when publishing the footage of her in bikinis to her social media page.The former Countdown star put together a compilation of pictures and videos of herself in various outfits to mark hitting 400,000 followers on Instagram. Celebrating the milestone, Carol compiled some of her most stunning looks over the last year, including plenty of bikini pictures, red carpet looks and work-out videos. Over the video, which also included some footage of Carol posing in figure hugging outfits, the viral Paul Russel song Lil Boo Thang was playing.
EXCLUSIVE: Actor and filmmaker Celyn Jones, best known for his work on pics like The Almond And The Seahorse, Six Minutes to Midnight, and Chuck Chuck Baby, has signed with UK agency United Agents.
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Carol Vorderman gives new meaning to the phrase 'non-stop', with guest appearances, presenting jobs and celebrity weddings all featuring on her Instagram so far this week. But even with all of the amazing events and activities on her list, it sounds like her latest gig is a real dream come true.
Winning a Bafta rendered Joel Dommett speechless on stage for the first time ever – but he promises he’s got all his quips lined up when he returns to host the 28th National Television Awards this month. While presenting in front of a live audience might be daunting for some, Joel, who’s been a stand-up for 16 years, is used to the adrenaline rush. “It is kind of daunting, but in a weird way there’s something so beautiful about it,” says Joel.