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direct to your inboxThis is the heartwarming moment Jason Manford turned up outside a care home in Greater Manchester to sing Christmas songs to residents.The Salford-born comedian sang a series of Christmas classics from outside the window of the home, thought to be in south Manchester.He posted the video on Facebook, saying he'd wanted to surprise his friend's dad at the care home.Residents can be seen inside the home cheering, dancing along from their chairs, and singing along.Jason gave them

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Death in Paradise fans were devastated when DI Richard Poole was killed off at the beginning of season three - so now that he will be returning to the show, the big question is: how?!MORE: Jason Manford talks taking over from Ralf Little on Death in Paradise one dayBen Miller, who plays the detective, opened up about how his character would be making a comeback to the drama while on Steph's Packed Lunch earlier this week.

Royal Variety Performance 2020.The comedian and actor is presenting the annual entertainment show from the historic Blackpool Opera House in the Winter Gardens Complex.It is the first time the Royal Variety, which airs on ITV, has been held in the north in nine years.However, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year's edition will feature a "virtual audience" and the Prince of Wales will record a special video of thanks instead of attending.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester

As Coronation Street gets ready to celebrate its 60th anniversary on 9th December and viewers get ready to indulge in all the fantastic storylines leading up to it, it appears the soap has some great news. According to the Sun, the world’s longest running soap has just handed over brand spanking new contracts to five of its most-loved actors.

a church run by Mr Manford's uncle was also targeted by thieves.The heartless burglars raided Cadishead Community Church in May, taking everything from expensive music equipment and guitars to their store of toilet roll.They even made off with a Bible and sweets meant for children's groups at the church.Anyone with information on burglaries can pass it on to police on 101.Alternatively, use the Live Chat services at www.gmp.police.uk. Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News

Jason Manford has been announced as host of the Royal Variety Performance 2020.The Salford comic will present the annual entertainment show from the historic Blackpool Opera House in the Winter Gardens Complex as it returns to the north for the first time in nine years.The Royal Variety Performance was last held in Blackpool in 2009, and last took place outside of London in 2011 at Salford's Lowry Theatre.However, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year's edition will feature a "virtual

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine is currently playing the lead detective on , but couldbe the man for the job after the star eventually steps down? Chatting toabout appearing as a guest star on the show, the comedian revealed whether he'd like the main gig one day. He said: "I couldn't do the show.

Death in Paradise has started revealing which guest starts will be appearing in series 10, and there are a few familiar faces.The show's official Twitter account has begun detailing the actors who'll pop up on the fictional island of Saint Marie this time around, with more to come as the week goes on.We already know about comedian Jason Manford, as he previously tweeted that he and former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher were on their way to filming, but two new names have now been announced.The

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Everything seems a little bit better when is on our screens, and so it is no surprise that fans are eager to season ten of the hit murder mystery.

The Million Pound Cube suffered a technical issue, as the show's sound mysteriously disappeared.Presented by This Morning favourite Phillip Schofield, tonight's (October 17) opener was a special celebrity edition featuring comedians Jason Manford and Mo Gilligan. Just as things were being wrapped up, though, the volume randomly decreased before cutting out completely for several seconds.Over on Twitter, the viewing public shared their collective confusion as the ITV sound waves faltered.

Salford -born comedian Jason Manford as its first contestant.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine 's Ben Miller has opened up about his experience on the show in an interview with EM-Con - and he might well have let it slip what Jason Manford's role will be in season ten!While discussing the series, the star,, revealed that everyone wanted to play 'the victim' in an episode of the crime drama, as it essentially meant a two-week holiday in the Caribbean! \He explained: "Once the series became popular it was easier to get people to be in it, but one of the

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine and have been loving life in Guadeloupe! The brilliant duo are in the Caribbean to guest star in , and they have sharing plenty of snaps of their time on the island. Sharing several snaps of his beautiful surroundings on Instagram, Jason wrote: "It’s been another tough day at work for @kelvin_fletcher & I." Sharing a snap of the pair wearing snorkels, Kelvin wrote: "My new best mate @jasonmanford #NotStoppedLaughing." Jason also shared a video of Kelvin

hereFigen said she missed his 'cackle of laughter' and the ability to 'make everyone feel he was their best friend'."I loved the fact he stood up for himself and who he believed he was," she added.Mr Murray told anecdotes about Martyn, describing how his relationship with his mother was 'really special'.He said Martyn could lose his house keys and once called from Nottingham at 2am with no money.He recalled 'drunken messages telling you he loved you'.Mr Murray said that when Martyn arrived in

Death in Paradise with Emmerdale and Strictly Come Dancing star Kelvin Fletcher.The comedian posted a picture on social media of himself and Fletcher aboard a plane – masked up – en route to Caribbean island Guadeloupe, where filming resumed in July.He also referenced criticism he'd received from the picture already, with regards to which way up he was wearing his mask and what class the TV stars were flying in."Please stop calling people out on 'wearing mask wrong' it is soooo boring!" he wrote

Soccer Aid viewers have criticised tonight's commentators for 'fat-shaming' some of the celebrities taking part in this year's charity football match. Once again raising funds for UNICEF, to help support disadvantaged children in more than 190 countries, Sunday's (September 6) game handed a Soccer Aid debut to a whole new bunch of celebrities and former professional footballers, including Jason Manford, Joel Dommett, Iain Stirling, Santan Dave, Kelly Smith MBE, Patrice Evra and David James.

Soccer Aid 2020 line-up when the charity football match takes place on Sunday. We last saw Jason being unveiled as the hedgehog on bonkers ITV singing competition The Masked Singer, in which he finished in second place to winner Nicola Roberts.

Soccer Aid debut when the big charity match returns on Sunday.

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! if Carole Baskin ends up going into the jungle.It is rumoured that ITV is trying to sign the Tiger King star for the 20th anniversary series later this year, and if she agrees, it will be a huge name for the show.Speaking on his Absolute Radio show about the rumours last week, Manford said: "If Carole Baskin ends up in the jungle, I might sign up!" The comedian then noticed the press had started reporting on his comments and tweeted about it further – maybe

Salford comedian has recalled how he helped a cyclist who was involved in a collision with a van.

his rejection from Tesco that caused a stir.The comedian applied for a customer assistant position at the supermarket's Alderley Road Express store in Wilmslow.But it wasn’t meant to be - Jason was unsuccessful and joked that he was 'livid' at the response but admitted he did genuinely apply after fans thought it may have been a joke.Tesco then sent him a reply to explain their decision.A spokesman said: "We've recruited around 50,000 temporary workers during the Coronavirus pandemic and they

Jason Manford swapped his microphone for a delivery van as he spent the day dropping off groceries.

comic and West End star thinks he may have had the coronavirus 'quite early on' in the past and wants to check 'for peace of mind.'The 39-year-old father-of-six told followers on Twitter that he's now waiting for the results."Went for a Covid antibody test yesterday," he said. "Waiting on results.

Jason Manford had some poignant and passionate words for a critic of protesters marching in the name of George Floyd - the unarmed African American man who died while being detained by police in the US.

Comedian Jason Manford says he's 'chuffed' to have received a special recognition award for his help during the COVID-19 crisis.

Jason Manford had a bizzarre few days last week.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba has said he had doubts as to whether his musical theatre career would get off the ground.

© Getty LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Host Jason Manford on stage during The Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard at the Royal Albert Hall on April 07, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) Jason Manford has been offered the chance to work a shift at Iceland after joking that he was “livid” to be rejected for a job at Tesco.

Comedy giant Jason Manford has been offered a job by Iceland - after he was knocked back by Tesco.

It has been a pretty busy 24 hours for Jason Manford after he revealed that he had been knocked back by Tesco for a job.