Royal Variety Performance 2023: Full line-up, who’s hosting and all the royal guests and celebrities revealed
This year’s Royal Variety Performance will hit TV screens across the country next Sunday.
The star-studded event took place on November 30, with Hollywood stars and royalty in attendance.
Many eagerly await this star-studded event every year and wonder which talent will take to the Albert Hall’s world-famous stage.
But who’s in the lineup this year and which royals are going? MailOnline tells everything you need to know about the performance that will be broadcast this weekend.
The Royal Variety Show will hit screens across the country this Sunday at 8pm, with a stream of celebrities and royals in attendance
But who will be performing and what surprises await you? MailOnline reveals everything you need to know (photo: Samantha Barks as Elsa in Frozen)
Who hosts the Royal Variety Show?
Actor and The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh will present the Royal Variety Show this Sunday.
Discussing his upcoming hosting gig, the Clothy Blank host said, “I’m so excited to host this year’s show.
‘It’s been thirty years since I first performed at the Royal Variety Performance, so what an absolute honor to be hosting.’
“The line-up is incredible and I can’t wait for you all to see what I have in store.”
This isn’t Bradley’s first rodeo, as he previously performed at the Royal Variety Show three times, in 1995, 1999 and 2005.
Actor and presenter of The Chase, Bradley Walsh, will present the Royal Variety Show
Which royals will be present at the Royal Variety Show?
King Charles III has not attended a Royal Variety Performance since his appointment as monarch.
In 2022, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh – Prince Edward and Sophie – represented the royal household at the event.
A year earlier, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, attended the show on behalf of the family.
This year, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the show again, accompanied by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden.
King Charles III has yet to attend a Royal Variety Show since being made king (pictured)
The glitzy event will be attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden
Who will be performing at the Royal Variety Show?
Superstars and musical theater stars will grace the stage at this year’s Royal Variety Performance.
Headliner and pop icon Cher will perform a number of songs from her brand new Christmas album Cher Christmas.
But she won’t be the only pop powerhouse to step out: The Spice Girls’ Melanie C will pay a heartwarming tribute to theater producer Bill Kenwright.
Another Hollywood name taking up the baton to perform is Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham, who will perform alongside the ENO choir.
There will also be no shortage of musical acts, with McFly – celebrating their 20th anniversary – Zara Larsson, Paloma Faith and Rick Astley set to sing.
But the evening won’t just welcome pop music fans; there will also be plenty of theater highlights for those who prefer the West End to the UK Top 40 charts.
The two-and-a-half-hour show will see several beloved Disney casts – including The Lion King, Frozen, Hercules, Aladdin and Beauty & The Beast – flow across the stage to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary.
West End musicals will also be unleashed on stage, with medleys from the casts of Crazy for You, The Little Big Things and Sister Act, led by vocal virtuoso Beverly Knight.
Cher will headline the event, performing tunes from her new festive album
Other notable names singing a tune include former Spice Girl, Melanie C, and Ted Lasso actress, Hannah Waddingham (pictured)
There is also plenty to do for theater lovers, with performances by Disney casts such as Frozen, Aladdin and the Lion King in honor of the company’s 100th anniversary
There will also be several West End shows heading to the Albert Hall, including Crazy For You, The Little Big Things and Sister Act, led by vocal virtuoso Beverly Knight (pictured)
West End show Unbelievable – written by Derren Brown, Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman – will also take center stage.
The Royal Variety Performance 2023 line-up includes leading pianist Lang Lang, who will share the spotlight with child prodigy and winner of Channel 4’s The Piano, Lucy, 14.
Viewers will have laughed, with Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Ellie Taylor and Simon Brodkin lining up to make the audience burst into laughter.
Another comedian set to perform is Britain’s Got Talent winner Viggo Ven, who will be welcomed by Simon Cowell.
Marching in the spotlight are the Fanfare Trumpeters of The Band of the Welsh Guards, with the National Youth Choir, who will perform the national anthem.
The Royal Variety Performance 2023 airs on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 17 December at 8pm.
West End show Unbelievable – written by Derren Brown, Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman – will also take center stage
The performance will have viewers laughing and features many comedians including Tom Allen, Rosie Jones (pictured), Ellie Taylor and Simon Brodkin
Britain’s Got Talent winner Viggo Ven will also take center stage (pictured left). He is welcomed on stage by former XFactor boss Simon Cowell (pictured right)