Joanna Lumley: Last News

CAROL Vorderman has announced she's coming back to Channel 4 - where she became famous thanks to Countdown. The maths whizz, will return to our screens on several episodes of Celebrity Gogglebox.

Ed Sheeran suffered a guitar fail live on stage in front of 60,000 fans as the 'battery pack died' preventing him to performing during his Manchester show on Monday.  The singer, 31, was performing at the Etihad Stadium in front of 60,000 fans when his guitar suddenly malfunctioned and stopped working.

Celebrity Gogglebox returned for a new series tonight (June 10) along with a whole host of hilarious celebrity interactions. While familiar faces such as Joanna Lumley, Sam Ryder, Denise Van Outen and Guz Khan sat down to watch the latest TV highlights, viewers were treated to a rewatch of the Platinum Jubilee special. Joining the team of armchair critics were Rylan Clark and his mum Linda, who watched the Queen meet Paddington in Buckingham Palace as hilarity ensued.

Dame Joanna Lumley has only just finished enchanting the nation with her “brilliant” coverage of the Platinum Jubilee, and now she is set to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox. For the royal celebrations, she joined Kay Burley and Alistair Bruce to discuss the historic events, including the Queen’s appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The Ab Fab star is loved by the nation, through both her hilarious comedy work and her more serious shows and activism.

Celebrity Gogglebox viewers were loving Dame Joanna Lumley's appearance on the hit Channel 4 show - and her constant eating habit. The Absolutely Fabulous legend joined Gyles Brandreth for the first time on Friday night (June 10) to discuss the best TV programmes including Stranger Things, Hunted and the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. And the actress and activist proved she was much like the rest of us as she settled down with various snacks in front of the telly.

Celebtrity Gogglebox is back this Friday - and we can't wait. Yes, we know, the regular series is always great fun, with its whole host of stars. But even better is the celebrity version.

Celebrity Gogglebox this season. The much-loved Channel 4 show is back this week and will be a real family affair, with plenty of famous relatives sharing their thoughts on the latest TV offerings.Former Strictly: It Takes Two presenter Zoe will be returning to the couch along with Woody, her son with Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim.And Johnny, 84 – who found fame on children's favourite Play School and maths shows like Think Of A Number - will be settling down on the sofa with them for the first time.

royal family after speculations from the media.Joanna has often been referred to as a “close friend” of Prince Charles and Camilla, but she took the opportunity to set the record straight on their friendship.She spoke to Metro.co.uk prior to the Jubilee celebrations and clarified her relationship with the royals.Lumley said she believes that people would be “foolish” to class themselves as close friends of the royal family.She explained: “I’m not close friends. The thing is, it’s odd this thing about friendship.

Sam Ryder, Sir Rod Stewart and legendary singer Diana Ross have taken part in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations to honour the Queen’s 70-year reign.Today, the festivities will come to an end, with Dame Joanna Lumley taking part in Sky News’ coverage as members of the public watch the Jubilee Pageant take place outside Buckingham Palace.For years, Dame Joanna has been referred to as a ‘close friend’ of Prince Charles in the media, making appearances with him on several occasions and receiving her Damehood in the 2022 New Years Honours for services to drama, entertainment and charity.However, while speaking to Metro.co.uk before the Jubilee proceedings officially began, the Absolutely Fabulous star cleared up their relationship, saying that she believes people would be ‘foolish’ to describe themselves as close friends of the royals.‘I’m not close friends,’ she clarified. ‘The thing is, it’s odd this thing about friendship.

“But you can't avoid it because everybody's talking about it, it's on all the news things and on all the papers. “I feel terribly sorry about the whole thing.”“I’m so sorry for that whole family, who we love so much.

Gogglebox has replaced another one of its celebrity line up with a new famous face. Gyles Brandreth will be joined by Joanna Lumley this series, rather than Dame Maureen Lipman.

Maureen Lipman has officially been replaced on Celebrity Gogglebox. The acting icon and Coronation Street star appeared on the show alongside friend and This Morning regular Gyles Brandreth during series two in 2020.

Queen’s upcoming events to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.The legendary actress said the Royal Family will likely be “thrilled” but also “terribly anxious” over Her Majesty’s wellbeing with such a busy schedule.She explained that there are concerns the monarch may get “massively overtired” but she will be “pragmatic” about what she can do.Joanna said: “I’m sure all the royals will be thrilled, but I also think they’ll be terribly anxious that the Queen will get massively overtired.“I think she’s pragmatic, though.She’ll know how much she can do,” the Absolutely Fabulous star added to Radio Times.Her comments come after Her Majesty has faced health issues in recent months including the impact on her mobility.Joanna will have an important role in the Jubilee celebrations, presenting the Platinum Jubilee Pageant and the Jubilee Big Lunch.She will share her hosting duties with veteran broadcasters, Kay Burley and Alastair Bruce.Joanna recently spoke out about her happiness to be involved in the historic event.She said: "The Queen made a promise when she was terribly young, she said her whole life would be in service of us, her people and she would never falter and never waver from it and she never has."I can't think of anybody who's ever made a promise like that in public and kept to it.So I'm a great fan of the Queen, I just think she's remarkable."She's a pretty special person and I think we would all love to be loved by the Queen and I think she loves us all."I think she looks at her people, not only the people here but the people of the Commonwealth and anybody who looks up to her, I think she treats them all with love, so I love her for that."Joanna also reflected on the importance of the celebrations following the

The One Show presenter Alex Jones has encouraged people to buy the Dame Deborah James rose, which is currently on display at the Royal Chelsea Flower Show. Many other celebs have been lining up to throw their support behind the bloom too, which also raises funds for author and podcast host Dame Deborah’s new cancer charity, Bowelbabe Fund. BBC star Alex took to Instagram to share a photo of the potted rose at its stand with the attached information, calling the white and pink flower ‘beautiful’.

Joanna Lumley. Her sleek blue suit, smart pink top and glamorous gold earrings are all undoubtedly stylish but might have looked a little too much for a daytime event if she’d worn them with heels.

Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Eurovision success stories include the likes of Céline Dion, ABBA and Lulu, but life in the spotlight isn't always guaranteed. Despite performing live in front of millions of viewers at home, contestants often fade into the background once their time on the show is over. Fifty-two countries have participated in the song contest since it started in 1956, and whilst this has led to global stardom for some, others fell short after their 15 minutes of fame.

British Comedy Legend Billy Connolly To Be Given BAFTA Fellowship

Naman Ramachandran Comedian, actor, artist, writer, musician and presenter, Billy Connolly (“Mrs. Brown”), will be honored with the BAFTA Fellowship at this year’s Virgin Media BAFTA TV Awards.The fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA in recognition of an individual’s contribution to film, television or games across their career. Previous TV honorees include Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, Jon Snow, Bruce Forsyth, Joanna Lumley, Melvyn Bragg, Michael Palin, Trevor MacDonald, David Attenborough, Julie Walters, Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, Katie Adie and Joan Bakewell.In 1995, Connolly won the BAFTA Scotland entertainment category for “Billy Connolly’s World Tour of Scotland.” He has since received five BAFTA nominations, and has been presented with a BAFTA special award in 2002 and the BAFTA Scotland outstanding contribution to television and film in 2012.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has a secret skill she’s been hiding – she can do impressions.And she can do a mean one of daytime TV favourite Lorraine Kelly, which she showcases on Saturday's BGT episode.The panel are wowed by comedienne and impressionist Suzy Wilde.She has been on the circuit since 2010 and even done The Edinburgh Festival winning fans by taking off the likes of Cheryl Cole, Sharon Osbourne, Kirstie Allsopp, Joanna Lumley and even Gordon Ramsay.Suzy has the TV judges in stitches mimicking The Queen, Janet Street-Porter and Gemma Collins.But Amanda then reveals that she could be a comedy ­contender too.And she shows off her previously hidden expertise by doing her own version of Scots telly host Lorraine.A source said: ‘‘It was pretty funny. The judges couldn’t stop laughing at her impersonation.’’Also on the show is a guitarist and singer who auditions in a dustbin ­performing Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.Amanda is not impressed with the ‘‘bin busker’’ though and says: “This is a bit of rubbish.’’To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.In November 2020, Amanda shocked her Heart FM co-stars with an Margaret Thatcher impression.

Coronation Street fans were left making the same demand after watching one of the show's biggest star's life and career celebrated. Happy Birthday Bill aired on ITV on Tuesday night and paid homage to William Roache ahead of his 90th birthday.