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Scottish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch moment Celebrity Catchphrase star fails to double her money on tricky riddle – did you know it?
The star worked as a life model during the beginning of her career sopra-no Watch moment Celebrity Catchphrase star fails to double her money on tricky riddle – did you know it? OPERA singer Lesley Garrett was left stumped after a baffling Celebrity Catchphrase brainteaser. Superstar singer Lesley CBE was left bewildered after struggling to complete a well-known saying in the final round of the ITV gameshow. Advertisement 4 The soprano singer was left bemused after the mind-boggling question Credit: ITV 4 Lesley spent too long on the egg-inspired teaser and crashed at the end Credit: ITV Frustrated viewers watched as the English soprano, 70, failed to work out the winning question and double her money. The former Celebrity MasterChef star appeared on the ITV gameshow hosted by Stephen Mulhern in a bid to raise money for charity - and left with 5k. In the clue, Mr Chips can be seen on stage holding a microphone in front of an audience. He has an egg in his hand which reads 'Knock, knock, who's there?' as he smashes them against the mic. Advertisement Can you guess it? A disappointed Lesley ran out of time and infuriated viewers by stalling. On learning the answer, she admitted: "Of course it was." The answer is: Cracking a joke. Advertisement Lesley has released fourteen solo albums with her highest charting record being 2007's When I Fall In Love which landed in the Top 15. Her first autobiography, Notes From A Small Soprano, was published in 2000 and she received a CBE for services to music in 2002. BBC star left flummoxed by tricky Celebrity Catchphrase puzzle - but could you solve it?bbc star Lesley was also a contestant on the BBC's very first series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2004. Partnered with show favourite Anton Du Beke, Lesley made it into third place but was beaten by BBC newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky. Advertisement During her time on the show, Lesley discovered that her great-grandfather was a pianist that entertained troops during World War I. A natural in front of the camera, Lesley has also appeared on Loose Women, The Wright Stuff and was a judge on Comic Relief does Fame Academy in 2005 and 2007. Lesley has also hosted a radio show on Classic FM and fronted a BBC series When Royals Wed to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011. She also won many admirers during her appearance on Celebrity MasterChef before being eliminated in the semi-finals of the competition. Advertisement In 2022, she joined EastEnder Adam Woodyatt to star in My Fair Lady in a UK tour after a run in London's West End. She has since made a welcome return to Loose Women. 4 Lesley rejoined the Loose Women panel earlier this month Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 The opera star has released fourteen solo albums over her successful career Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch moment Celebrity Catchphrase star fails to double her money on tricky riddle – did you know it?
OPERA singer Lesley Garrett was left stumped after a baffling Celebrity Catchphrase brainteaser. was left bewildered after struggling to complete a well-known saying in the final round of 4 The soprano singer was left bemused after the mind-boggling question Credit: ITV 4 Lesley spent too long on the egg-inspired teaser and crashed at the end Credit: ITV Frustrated viewers watched as the English soprano, 70, failed to work out the winning question and double her money. The former Celebrity MasterChef star appeared on the ITV gameshow hosted by in a bid to raise money for charity - and left with 5k. In the clue, Mr Chips can be seen on stage holding a microphone in front of an audience. He has an egg in his hand which reads 'Knock, knock, who's there?' as he smashes them against the mic. Read more Can you guess it? A disappointed Lesley ran out of time and infuriated viewers by stalling. On learning the answer, she admitted: "Of course it was." The answer is: Cracking a joke. Most read in News TV Lesley has released fourteen solo albums with her highest charting record being 2007's When I Fall In Love which landed in the Top 15. Her first autobiography, Notes From A Small Soprano, was published in 2000 and she received a CBE for services to music in 2002. BBC star left flummoxed by tricky Celebrity Catchphrase puzzle - but could you solve it?bbc star Lesley was also a contestant on the BBC's very first series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2004. Partnered with show favourite Anton Du Beke, Lesley made it into third place but was beaten by BBC newsreader During her time on the show, Lesley discovered that her great-grandfather was a pianist that entertained troops during World War I. A natural in front of the camera, Lesley has also appeared on Loose Women, The Wright Stuff and was a judge on Comic Relief does Fame Academy in 2005 and 2007. Lesley has also hosted a radio show on Classic FM and fronted a BBC series When Royals Wed to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011. She also won many admirers during her appearance on Celebrity MasterChef before being eliminated in the semi-finals of the competition. In 2022, she joined EastEnder Adam Woodyatt to star in My Fair Lady in a UK tour after a run in London's West End. She has since made a welcome return to 4 Lesley rejoined the Loose Women panel earlier this month Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 The opera star has released fourteen solo albums over her successful career Credit: Getty
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Watch moment Celebrity Catchphrase star fails to double her money on tricky riddle – did you know it?
OPERA singer Lesley Garrett was left stumped after a baffling Celebrity Catchphrase brainteaser. Superstar singer Lesley CBE was left bewildered after struggling to complete a well-known saying in the final round of the ITV gameshow. 4 4 Frustrated viewers watched as the English soprano, 70, failed to work out the winning question and double her money. The former Celebrity MasterChef star appeared on the ITV gameshow hosted by Stephen Mulhern in a bid to raise money for charity - and left with 5k. In the clue, Mr Chips can be seen on stage holding a microphone in front of an audience. He has an egg in his hand which reads 'Knock, knock, who's there?' as he smashes them against the mic. Can you guess it? A disappointed Lesley ran out of time and infuriated viewers by stalling. On learning the answer, she admitted: "Of course it was." The answer is: Cracking a joke. Lesley has released fourteen solo albums with her highest charting record being 2007's When I Fall In Love which landed in the Top 15. Her first autobiography, Notes From A Small Soprano, was published in 2000 and she received a CBE for services to music in 2002. BBC star left flummoxed by tricky Celebrity Catchphrase puzzle - but could you solve it?bbc star Lesley was also a contestant on the BBC 's very first series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2004. Partnered with show favourite Anton Du Beke, Lesley made it into third place but was beaten by BBC newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky. During her time on the show, Lesley discovered that her great-grandfather was a pianist that entertained troops during World War I. A natural in front of the camera, Lesley has also appeared on Loose Women, The Wright Stuff and was a judge on Comic Relief does Fame Academy in 2005 and 2007. Lesley has also hosted a radio show on Classic FM and fronted a BBC series When Royals Wed to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011. She also won many admirers during her appearance on Celebrity MasterChef before being eliminated in the semi-finals of the competition. In 2022, she joined EastEnder Adam Woodyatt to star in My Fair Lady in a UK tour after a run in London's West End. She has since made a welcome return to Loose Women. 4
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Lesley Garrett 'honoured' to sing in Bedford Proms 2025
Opera singer and performer Lesley Garrett said she was "honoured" to be invited back to an outdoor concert series to restart a Proms 70, will perform at Proms in the Park, alongside Russell Watson, as part of the Bedford Summer Sessions on Sunday 6 July. The event was last held in the town in 2023 and has returned after requests from members of the public, organisers said. Garrett said it could be the last Proms she performs in, but "I will give it my all, which is still considerable". "Singing isn't something I do for a living, it's what I am", she said. "I do it because that's what I was born to do.""It's an exciting time in my life. I no longer have to prove anything. I'm not looking to grow my career, but enjoy the legacy of being in the profession for 45 years, as I started in 1980."After the Proms, her next role will be Heidi Schiller in Stephen Sondheim's Follies for the Northern Ireland Opera Company in September. Then she will help plan a November concert for Bantam of the Opera, a choir she is involved with, before undergoing a hip replacement. Garrett said music was in her soul, and she would "carry on until I can no longer perform"."The big criteria is whether I'm still good enough - I still have singing lessons every week with Joy Mammen, my original singing teacher," she said. "We will then decide together to hang up those chords. I would hate to start disappointing people. You never know if the next one is going to be the last."Garrett last came to the town to sing in 2018 and said she could not wait to return to Bedford to perform in the Proms with her "old friend" Russell Watson. "If it's my last Proms, I'm thrilled it's going to be with him," she continued. "I'm honoured to be asked to restart the Bedford Proms, I will give it my all, which is still considerable." Mark Harrison, promoter at Cuffe & Taylor, said the absence of the Proms from the Summer Sessions in 2024 "left many feeling disappointed". "We have listened to the general public's wishes, and we are delighted that we have been able to bring it back for 2025," he last Proms was held in 2023, in a slightly different format as West End Proms. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Edinburgh Live
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
ITV Loose Women star reveals husband begged her to quit show after 'husband's plea'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A former Loose Women star has divulged the reasons behind her departure from the much-loved ITV programme, citing her husband's concerns as the catalyst for her exit. Lesley Garrett, a renowned opera singer who has performed for nobility such as King Charles and the late Queen in her illustrious 45-year career, is equally recognised for her television appearances on shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Loose Women. After imparting her opinions on the daytime chat show for four years, Lesley has opened up about her husband Peter Christian, a general practitioner's influence on her decision to step away from the panel. READ MORE - Fears for Westlife icon as he suddenly pulls out of 25-year celebrations READ MORE - Ray Winstone wanted to 'knock out' Hollywood icon for being 'rude' to his wife "[It's] the only time he's ever asked me to stop doing something," she disclosed to the Daily Mail. "He said, 'At the surgery I've got ten minutes with each patient. And eight minutes is taken up with what you've said the day before. I'm worried I'm going to misdiagnose somebody, so please could you stop?'", reports the Mirror. (Image: Stuart C. Wilson, Getty Images) (Image: PA) Previously, Lesley addressed concerns that her family had regarding her role on the show. She recounted in 2011 how her parents were struggling with the local attention, "My mum and dad said, 'Do you think you could just give it a rest for a bit because we can't go down the shops at the moment without somebody saying, 'What have you been up to?'". Despite these familial pleas, Lesley confessed she found the show immensely enjoyable, stating, "But I enjoy it so much on the show. It's the best fun you can ever have." Currently aged 70, Lesley is preparing for a summer concert, prompting speculation among admirers whether this performance might be their final opportunity to witness her live. Lesley has been contemplating retiring from her singing career for a more relaxed lifestyle with her partner in the south of France, which she revealed to the Sunday Express. When discussing retirement, Lesley suggested: "I do think about retiring, because I don't want to go on when I'm not as good as I was." Lesley continued: "I want to quit while I'm ahead. I don't want to carry on past my sell-by date. My voice is changing, as voices do. It's still beautiful in the middle, but I can't get as high as I used to." She further elaborated that every season, she wonders if it could be her last. She considers this season to be potentially her last, citing her age: "Every season I think could be my last. This one I seriously think could be my last year, because I am 70 and it seems like a very round number – I've been doing this for exactly 45 years." Upon her retirement, members of the Royal Family would likely miss Lesley's beautiful voice, following her numerous performances at Royal engagements. Regarding her work for the Royals, the South Yorkshire-born singer revealed: "I have sung for King Charles and met him several times. I sang for both the King and Queen recently." Lesley expressed admiration for their dedication to duty, saying, "I really enjoy it, I think they do a great job. Their duty to the country is something that is very important to them. The King is very knowledgeable about opera and classical music in general, and the Duchess of Gloucester is very interested too. I've sung for her several times."
