{"id":6322,"date":"2021-10-27T10:54:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T08:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1481862"},"modified":"2021-10-27T11:24:19","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T09:24:19","slug":"all-star-musicals-at-christmas-release-date-host-line-up-and-latest-news","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/all-star-musicals-at-christmas-release-date-host-line-up-and-latest-news\/","title":{"rendered":"All Star Musicals at Christmas: release date, host, line-up and latest news"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Grace Henry\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 27 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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A star-studded line-up of celebs will take centre-stage for a night of entertainment this Christmas as All Star Musicals returns for a festive special.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ll\u00a0embark on the ultimate musical theatre masterclass, each hoping to steal the show with their spectacular performance and be voted All Star Musicals Champion.<\/p>\n

While John Barrowman won\u2019t appear on Dancing on Ice next year, he will return to host the Christmas special, teaming up with Elaine, Samantha and Trevor to open the show with a spectacular Greatest Showman medley.<\/p>\n

The epic evening will feature a special performance from one of the West End\u2019s biggest shows, plus an exclusive performance by Samantha Barks (who plays Elsa in the West End) of Into The Unknown from Frozen 2.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

When will All Star Musicals at Christmas be on TV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All Star Musicals will air this Christmas on ITV and ITV Hub. An official air date hasn\u2019t been confirmed just yet, but we\u2019ll update you, as soon as we know more.<\/p>\n

Who is the host of All Star Musicals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Original host John Barrowman is back to present the show.<\/p>\n

The TV presenter returned for two specials, with the first airing earlier this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re back with not one, but two helpings of this feel-good and fabulous musical affair and I can\u2019t wait to show audiences what we have in store this time around,\u201d he said at the time.<\/p>\n

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John Barrowman returns to host All Star Musicals at Christmas<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Who are the judges on All Star Musicals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Returning to the panel is musical theatre powerhouses; Elaine Paige OBE, Samantha Barks (Frozen, Les Miserables) and Trevor Dion Nicholas (Hamilton, Aladdin).<\/p>

Who is in the celebrity line-up for All Star Musicals at Christmas?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All Star Musicals at Christmas will see presenter Fern Britton, actor Ben Miller, former-MP and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth, presenter Anita Rani, actress Catherine Tyldesley, and sports presenter Radzi Chinyanganya, take centre-stage for a night of festive entertainment.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Ben Miller<\/span><\/figcaption> ITV<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Speaking of her signing, Fern Britton said: \u201cA chance to dress up and dance with a full orchestra! What a Christmas present!\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben Miller added: \u201cI have new respect for musicals! After weeks of training I am nowhere near ready. In fact, I don\u2019t know what I was thinking.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Gyles Brandeth said: \u201cI can\u2019t sing and I can\u2019t dance, but I can dream!\u00a0 And this is a dream come true \u2013 being in a number in my favourite musical, My Fair Lady.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat better time to come together to perform some show stopping musical hits on stage. It\u2019s a festive treat that\u2019s guaranteed to bring some sparkle to everyone\u2019s living rooms this Christmas,\u201d Anita Rani revealed.<\/p>\n

What are the musical numbers on All Star Musicals at Christmas?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0The musical numbers performed will be from a range of iconic musicals, both contemporary and traditional, including Cats, Moana and The Rocky Horror Show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All Star Musicals at Christmas will air in December. Check out more of our\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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