{"id":16549,"date":"2022-06-07T11:23:51","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T09:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1657308"},"modified":"2022-06-07T11:51:10","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T09:51:10","slug":"simon-gregson-and-mr-motivator-turn-drag-queen-for-one-off-itv-special","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/simon-gregson-and-mr-motivator-turn-drag-queen-for-one-off-itv-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Gregson and Mr Motivator turn drag queen for one-off ITV special"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Lidia Molina-Whyte\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 07 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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ITV has announced a one-off special that will put celebs\u2019 drag skills to the test.<\/p>\n

Queens for the Night is set to air later this year, with Lorraine Kelly taking on hosting duties and a series of famous faces undergoing a drag makeover in the hopes of wowing an A-list judging panel.<\/p>\n

Such famous faces include Coronation Street favourite Simon Gregson, fitness legend Mr Motivator, EastEnders\u2019 Adam Woodyatt, Love Island\u2019s Chris Hughes, Union J and I\u2019m A Celebrity contestant George Shelley, and England rugby player Joe Marler.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ll all be competing to be crowned the Queen for the Night by the judges \u2013 Spice Girl Melanie C, comedian Rob Beckett, drag artist and RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race runner-up Courtney Act, and Everybody\u2019s Talking About Jamie star Layton Williams.<\/p>

The contestants will be mentored by Britain\u2019s best drag queens before they perform in front of the panel, who won\u2019t hold back when it comes to feedback.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the show, Lorraine Kelly said: \u201cI\u2019m so excited to be hosting this show. I am a huge fan of drag and cannot wait to see a host of well-known stars embrace this uniquely wonderful and uplifting skill. It\u2019s a show that will have humour, warmth and above all lots and lots of glamour. I can\u2019t wait to get started.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Courtney Act said: \u201cThis is going to be a fabulous show. The celebrities might be new to this, but I won\u2019t hold back with my critique. They might all be experts in their own fields but they\u2019re stepping into my domain now and I want to see some exceptional performances. The bar is high so they need to bring their \u2018A\u2019 game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Melanie C also has some experience herself, as she went on a World Tour of Prides with \u201csome of the most wonderful and creative queens out there\u201d in 2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn that tour I really learnt what\u2019s needed to cut the mustard on this fabulous world,\u201d she revealed. \u201cAnd I can\u2019t wait to see how our celebrities measure up with their incredible mentors guiding them every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking for something else to watch in before the show airs later in the year? Check out our TV Guide<\/a> or visit our dedicated Entertainment<\/a> hub.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a> with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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