The Vivienne's close friend reveals private meeting with Ant and Dec for important cause

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A close pal of The Vivienne has shared touching details about a secret meeting the star had with TV favourites Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.This comes after the heartbreaking announcement that the legendary drag artist, who shot to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019, passed away at just 32 years old.

Publicist Simon Jones honoured The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, as an "incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person".

In a poignant homage, Simon reminisced about the time The Vivienne gave Ant and Dec a crash course in drag, reports the Mirror.

Writing for Metro, Simon recounted how The Vivienne was the go-to expert when Ant and Dec were looking for an unforgettable finale for their hit show Saturday Night Takeaway.The Vivienne met privately with the Geordie duo, teaching them the ins and outs of drag performance and sharing priceless advice to perfect their act. "When Ant and Dec wanted to learn how to do drag for Saturday Night Takeaway, there was only one person to turn to and that was The Vivienne," Simon penned. "Viv met up with Ant and Dec privately and taught them how to move and perform as a drag queen, giving them hilarious tips to improve their performance.