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Royal Variety line-up revealed

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Published Date: 22 October 2009
SOME of entertainment's biggest names are heading to Blackpool as the Royal Variety line-up is revealed.
Award-winning comedian Peter Kay will host the show which will come to the town's legendary Opera House the first time since 1955.

He will be joined by Hollywood stars Bette Midler and Whoopi Goldberg.

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, Britain's Got Talent champs Diversity, teen superstar Miley Cyrus, classical singer Katherine Jenkins and the cast of West End production Sister Act will also be performing, in the presence of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Critically acclaimed comedians Jason Manford and Paddy McGuinness will also appear on the bill.

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh have also confirmed their attendance.

The star studded spectacular will take place on 7 December and be screened on ITV1 later that month.

FOR FULL REACTION TO THE LINE-UP AND MORE ON THIS STORY, SEE FRIDAY'S GAZETTE.

Click here to visit our Royal Variety Performance mini-site

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  • Last Updated: 07 December 2009 12:21 PM
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Mr_Osato,

22/10/2009 14:01:49
To my distinct surprise, I'm actually impressed by the line-up. What they'll make of Blackpool is anyone's guess
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norfolk-in-chance,

22/10/2009 14:30:04
What? No Paul Daniels ? !!
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Sheepdog,

22/10/2009 14:39:24
Better keep Bob Geldof or Bono away or they'l be getting villages in Africa to hold fundraising concerts for the inhabitants around Talbot & Central Dive.

Just wish they'd have 30 mins of the Duke Of Edinburgh doing some stand up, now that would be worth seeing.
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Summer62,

22/10/2009 14:50:16
Saw Bette Midler in June and she was fantastic, a show not to be missed if only to watch her!
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Loathe Preston,

The Gold Coast 22/10/2009 15:24:18
All we need now is Jim Davidson LOL
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Groundling,

Thornton Cleveleys 22/10/2009 15:28:38
Sheepdog, you are hilarious. "Just give us you f* money".
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Of Course,

22/10/2009 15:33:19
At least one good act-K Jenkins. The so-called comics are poor.
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Blackpool Res.,

22/10/2009 16:10:35
Great line-up and gutted we didnt get tickets. Mindyou, I dont know anyone that did. I guess its like the FA cup final these days were you only get tickets if you are famous or loaded!! oh and for those who suggest the comedians are poor, I question your sense of humour!!
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Danny M,

22/10/2009 16:47:48
Peter Kay, there's a one trick pony.

I actually enjoyed Top of the Tower but why hasn't he done any stand up since? That X Factor rip off was utterly dreadful.
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Rate-payer,

Blackpool 22/10/2009 16:48:22
We got tickets,we checked the website each morning and the morning they went on sale got in quick, you dont have to be famous or loaded ( well they were £200 each)but you do have to be fast because they sold out same day,you also buy them blind because the only act for sure was Diversity when we purchased them. but we are pleased with the line up so far.
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