ITV has announced its celebrity line-up for its All Star Musicals at Christmas programme.
Actor Ben Miller, presenter Fern Britton and presenter Anita Rani are included.
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth, sports presenter Radzi Chinyanganya and actress Catherine Tyldesley will also be featuring in a night of festive entertainment.
They'll embark on the ultimate musical theatre masterclass, each hoping to steal the show with their spectacular performance and be voted All Star Musicals Champion.
As part of this, they'll receive mentoring from the returning panel of musical theatre powerhouses in Elaine Page OBE, Samantha Banks and Trevor Dion Nicholas.
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The celebrities will be supported by a full West End ensemble, a live orchestra, and, in the lead up to their big performance, also receive training from esteemed West End choreographers and vocal coaches.
Musical numbers will be from a mix of contemporary and traditional shows, including Cats, Moana and The Rocky Horror Show.
Returning to host the show is John Barrowman, who will team up with Elaine, Samantha and Trevor, opening the show with a spectacular Greatest Showman medley.
What the celebrites said about All Star Musicals at Christmas
Ben Miller said of the programme: “I have new respect for musicals! After weeks of training I am nowhere near ready. In fact, I don’t know what I was thinking.”
Gyles Brandreth was looking forward to the challenge, saying: “I can’t sing and I can’t dance, but I can dream! And this is a dream come true - being in a number in my favourite musical, My Fair Lady.”
Anita Rani said: “What better time to come together to perform some show stopping musical hits on stage. It’s a festive treat that’s guaranteed to bring some sparkle to everyone’s living rooms this Christmas”
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