Jacqueline Jossa and Alex Beresford lead the famous faces as the celebrity line-up for ITV’s All Star Musicals is announced
The celebrity line-up for the second special of ITV’s All Star Musicals has been revealed.
And leading the way id former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa and GMB weatherman Alex Beresford, who’ll be put through their paces in a bid to put on a spectacular West End performance.
Joining them in the line-up are wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan, Coronation Street’s Lisa George, James Bond actor Colin Salmon and rugby star Danny Care.
Taking to the stage: The celebrity line-up for the second special of ITV’s All Star Musicals has been revealed with Jacqueline Jossa being involved
The six famous faces will be flexing their musical muscles and will undergo a musical masterclass as they battle it out to be crowned the All Star Musical’s champion.
Sharing her joy at being involved, Jacqueline said: ‘I am so excited to take part in All Star Musicals, it’s thrilling and terrifying, and I can’t wait to tackle a musical number that everyone knows and loves.
‘My girls are going to love seeing me up on that stage!’
While Alex added: ‘There’s a fine line between panic and excitement, but I can’t wait to challenge myself and feel the thrill of performing a musical number in front of a crowd. The acoustics in my shower are very sympathetic.’
Up for it: GMB weatherman Alex Beresford also joins the cast, with the stars being put through their paces in a bid to put on a spectacular West End performance
Meanwhile, Michaela Strachan, shared: ‘I am a huge fan of Musical Theatre so am super excited to be involved in ASM.
‘As a wildlife presenter, I don’t often get the chance to swap the walking boots and outdoor gear for something sparkly! I’m attempting to do something I haven’t done for over 30 years, spoiler alert, it’s not the can can!’
With Lisa George, adding: ‘ASM is a dream for me, both professionally and personally. The team have been so supportive and nurturing and I can’t wait to take to the stage’
Actor Colin Salmon meanwhile said it was ‘so much fun learning to master the Master’, with Danny Care adding that he was ‘really excited to be doing something completely different and out of my comfort zone.’
Can’t wait: Meanwhile, Michaela Strachan, shared: ‘I am a huge fan of Musical Theatre so am super excited to be involved in ASM’
Excited: With Lisa George, adding: ‘ASM is a dream for me, both professionally and personally. The team have been so supportive and nurturing and I can’t wait to take to the stage’
The group will be in good hands on the show as they’ll be mentored by musical theatre superstars Elaine Paige OBE, Samantha Barks (Frozen, Les Miserables) and Trevor Dion Nicholas (Hamilton, Aladdin).
While the celebrities will also be supported by a full West End ensemble and a live orchestra.
Not only that, but the cast will receive training from esteemed West End choreographers and vocal coaches in the lead-up to their performance, with hits performed ranging from a variety of musicals from Frozen to Hamilton.
New challenge: Actor Colin Salmon meanwhile said it was ‘so much fun learning to master the Master’
Bring it on: Danny Care added that he was ‘really excited to be doing something completely different and out of my comfort zone’
The programme will be presented by returning host John Barrowman.
The Christmas edition of the show last year saw former Corrie favourite Catherine Tyldesley being crowned champion.
She said following her win: ‘Thank you so much and thank you to everyone. Everyone has worked so hard so this is for everyone. The tuition Elaine gave me, I will keep with me forever.’
All Star Musicals will air later this year on ITV and ITV Hub.
Back on screens: The programme will be presented by returning host John Barrowman
Last winner: The Christmas edition of the show last year saw former Corrie favourite Catherine Tyldesley being crowned champion
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