Hannah Waddington performs on the Royal Variety Perfomance 2023
Hannah Waddingham joined music famous person Cher as they each took to the stage in a primary look clip at this yr’s star-studded Royal Variety Perfomance at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
The British actress, 49, appeared sensational in a stunning gold robe as she carried out a wide ranging rendition of the traditional carol Oh Holy Night.
Hannah’s sparkly frock hugged each inch of her jaw-dropping determine whereas entertaining the viewers along with her unimaginable vocals.
Meanwhile Cher, 77, appeared her common youthful and classy self a black leather-based corset and sparkly trousers.
Joined by leggy backing dancers the music icon oozed confidence as she strutted across the stage belting out her newest festive launch DJ Play a Christmas Song.
Hannah Waddingham, 49, (pictured) joined music famous person Cher as they each took to the stage in a primary look clip at this yr’s star-studded Royal Variety Perfomance at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Joined by leggy backing dancers Cher, 77 (centre) oozed confidence as she strutted across the stage belting out her newest festive launch DJ Play a Christmas Song
This yr’s live performance, which was filmed final month, will likely be hosted by Bradley Walsh and air on ITV and ITV Sunday seventeenth December at 8pm.
With the occasion held within the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess of Wales and The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel of Sweden.
Other musical friends embody Paloma Faith, Rick Astley, Zara Larsson and McFly, in addition to Spice Girls’ Mel C who will likely be performing a really particular tribute to late theatre producer Bill Kenwright.
The present may even embody a one centesimal Anniversary celebration from Disney Theatrical, showcasing a medley from musicals The Lion King, Frozen, Aladdin, Hercules and Beauty & The Beast.
Stand-up will come from the likes of Tom Allen and Ellie Taylor whereas Simon Cowell will introduce Britain’s Got Talent newest winner comic Viggo Venn.
Host Bradley mentioned: ‘I’m so excited to be presenting this yr’s present. It’s been 30 years this yr since I first carried out at The Royal Variety Performance, so what an absolute honour to be internet hosting’.
‘The line-up is unimaginable and I am unable to watch for you all to see what I’ve in retailer.’
The occasion is staged in support of the Royal Variety Charity with cash raised from the present helps these folks from the world of leisure in want of care and help.
The British actress appeared sensational in a stunning gold robe as she carried out a wide ranging rendition of the traditional carol Oh Holy Night
Hannah’s sparkly frock hugged each inch of her jaw-dropping determine whereas entertaining the viewers along with her unimaginable vocals
The Ted Lasso star beamed as she took to the well-known stage
Meanwhile Cher (C) appeared her common youthful and classy self a black leather-based corset and sparkly trousers
The songstress will carry out a string of songs from her new festive album entitled Cher Christmas
Her dancers dazzled in spakrly mini clothes and knee-high boots
This yr’s host Bradley Walsh joined Cher on stage after her unimaginable peformance
It comes after Hannah detailed being bullied when she was in school due to her top.
The actress who’s 5ft 11in tall, recalled how she was ‘fairly shy’ when she was in class and suffered with ‘horrible’ bullying.
She shared that she was teased by her classmates for being taller than them as she gave out a defiant message to her faculty bullies.
Speaking on The Kelly Clarkson Show, she mentioned: ‘I used to be correctly bullied. I acquired it horrible. I used to be fairly shy, we’re known as introverted extroverts that is what it’s.
‘They used to tease me about my top after they had been a lot a lot smaller however… in your face… have a look at me now!’
Hannah has skyrocketed to international fame in recent times, securing roles on Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones and Sex Education, and went on to host Eurovision this yr.
Host Bradley mentioned: ‘I’m so excited to be presenting this yr’s present. It’s been 30 years this yr since I first carried out at The Royal Variety Performance, so what an absolute honour to be internet hosting’
Other musical friends embody Paloma Faith, Rick Astley, Zara Larsson and McFly, in addition to Spice Girls’ Mel C (pictured) who will likely be performing a really particular tribute to late theatre producer Bill Kenwright.
With occasion was held within the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess of Wales (pictured) and The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel of Sweden
But earlier than discovering fame on the large display screen, Hannah starred in West End musicals together with Into the Woods and The Wizard of Oz, and returned to her singing roots in her Apple+ particular Home For Christmas.
Hannah – who has a daughter Kitty, 9, from a earlier relationship – admitted she grew to become overcome with emotion performing festive classics on the London Coliseum, the place her opera singer mom Melodie Kelly used to carry out.
Hannah recalled: ‘My mum was a mezzo-soprano opera singer on the London Coliseum for 30 years. I do know that constructing…from being a little bit child on the age of eight till she retired after I was 38.’
‘It was wonderful to be again there and for one of many songs I do, O Holy Night, the International Opera heard I used to be going to be there for a particular they usually supplied to return to sing with me,’ she went on.
‘Some of them are nonetheless there who had been there when my mum was there in order that was fairly emotional.’
The Royal Variety Perfomance is on ITV and ITVX Sunday seventeenth December at 8pm
