ITV poach duo from the BBC to host this year's Royal Variety Performance after 15 million tuned into their DIY show Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 20:22, 27 July 2024 | Updated: 20:28, 27 July 2024 e-mail View comments ITV have poached BBC TV duo Amanda Holden and Alan Carr to host this year's Royal Variety Performance. The double act became an instant hit with viewers on their DIY Italian show, which was watched by 15 million people and has been renewed for a second series.
Amanda, 53, already has an association with the Royal Variety Performance thanks to her role as Britain's Got Talent judge, and now she will play host alongside her pal Alan on Friday November 22. Comedian Alan previously presented the show three years ago and said he is thrilled to be back once again at the Royal Albert Hall. 'It truly is such an honour.
I’m still pinching myself. This is a dream job,' she told The Sun . ITV have poached BBC TV duo Amanda Holden and Alan Carr to host this year's Royal Variety Performance It will be an exciting night for Amanda as her golden buzzer Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas will perform 'Alan is a true friend and we are already bursting with ideas and excitement.
It’s going to be such a fun night. I’ve worked on Britain’s Got Talent for 18 years and have been so proud watching all our winners perform for the Royal Family . Alan added it was the 'icing on the cake' to present with Amanda.
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