Jason Manford offered Michelle Keegan some useful advice after she posted a bikini snap.
29.01.2022 - 19:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Jason Manford may be best known for his comedy work but the theatre is also his second home.
After starring in the likes of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Guys and Dolls himself, the Salford-born star is helping bring the performing world together for a night of entertainment.
Jason is fronting The National Lottery's Big Night at the Musicals which airs on BBC One on Saturday night (January 29).
It was filmed at Manchester's AO Arena earlier this week featured performances from some of the UK's biggest musicals right now.
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But that's not all as he's also popping on over to chat to John Bishop on The John Bishop Show on ITV.
From his career to family life, here's everything you need to know about Jason Manford.
The 40-year-old comic started his comedy career in early 2000 before joining Ideal, a dark comedy television series which aired on BBC Three, and has since toured multiple times across the country.
Jason, who was born in Salford, was also a team captain on the Channel 4 panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats from 2007 until 2010 and has since appeared on countless TV shows.
But it wasn't always easy.
Jason spoke to the Mirror about how as a child his family lived in poverty, with his parents caught in a spiral of debt.
"The bailiffs called all the time. I remember coming home from school and the sofa had gone, another time the telly had gone and another when my mum’s s****y little yellow Triumph Dolomite was gone," he said.
"My dad said, ‘If you ever answer the door to a bailiff, don’t invite them in. They’re like vampires – they can’t come in unless you invite them’.
"It felt like my parents worked constantly. And yet they
Jason Manford offered Michelle Keegan some useful advice after she posted a bikini snap.
Michelle Keegan has shown off her incredible body as she shared a stunning bikini snap from her sun-soaked holiday abroad with husband Mark Wright.The Our Girl actress, 34, and her former TOWIE star hubby, 35, jetted off to the British oversees islands of Turks and Caicos earlier this month.The lavish destination, which is peppered with sandy beaches, turquoise seas and a slew of luxury resorts, bars and restaurants, has been a peaceful retreat for the pair as they embarked on their luxury winter getaway. Unveiling her glistening tan from the trip, Michelle posed on the shore line, covered in sand and glowing in the afternoon sunlight. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The star opted for a dark gold high-waisted bikini that flattered her toned figure and limbs as her brunette curls hung wet around her shoulders.
Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has recommissioned Argonon Group company Bandicoot Scotland to produce two more seasons of hit music reality show “The Masked Singer U.K.” Both seasons will have eight 90-minute episodes each.The third series concluded on Saturday with a season high of 7.8 million viewers, accounting for a 45% share of total viewing, with younger viewers — 46.6% of the available 16-34 demographic — also tuning into ITV for the show.
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The Masked Singer UK season 3 has come to an end, with Panda announced as the winner of the 2022 series. After numerous mind-boggling clues and incredible musical performances, the victorious singer took off their mask to reveal singer Natalie Imbruglia underneath the costume, much to the amazement of judges Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan, Jonathan Ross and Davina McCall and host Joel Dommett. The show began tonight with all 12 of the costumed singers, including the eliminated stars, returning to the stage to perform Lady Gaga’s Edge of Glory, much to the audience’s delight.
Singer Natalie Imbruglia was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK after she was unveiled as Panda on the hit ITV show. The Australian-British songwriter and actress, who has hits including Torn, Shiver and Wrong Impression, floored Mo Gilligan, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and guest judge Joss Stone during the final on Saturday 12 February.
The Strictly Come Dancing stars and their celebrity partners looked like they had quite the wild night on Tuesday. Currently on the Strictly tour, the group headed out to an arcade to play some nostalgic games including air hockey. Documenting the fun on her Instagram page, Amy Dowden shared a look inside their night out.The star shared a video of Rose Ayling-Ellis playing air hockey with pro Neil Jones, and Tilly Ramsay beamed as she won a unicorn.
Sometimes coming runner-up in a competition can actually be the best thing – just ask Olly Murs. Not only has the charismatic 37-year-old racked up countless catchy hits since coming second on The X Factor in 2009, but he’s added another string to his bow by becoming a popular coach on The Voice UK Now, after a presenting stint on The X Factor alongside his late friend Caroline Flack, Olly is having a second shot at hosting.This time, it’s ITV’s new entertainment juggernaut, Starstruck – a Stars In Their Eyes reboot.The show sees three contestants all transform into the same music icon in a bid to impress the all-star judging panel – Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight and Jason Manford. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
The Masked Singer UK's forthcoming finale will gather troops from across the first two seasons to see out this year's competition. ITV has confirmed to Digital Spy that 2021 champion Joss Stone is onboard as the latest guest judge – taking over from Dame Joan Collins who appeared on the semi-final – whilst Nicola Roberts (in her Queen Bee get-up), Jason Manford (Hedgehog) and Aston Merrygold (Robin) will duet with the three finalists Robobunny, Panda and Mushroom.
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