ALAN CARR & AMANDA HOLDEN TO HOST THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE 2024 ON ITV

Alan Carr and Amanda Holden have been revealed as hosts of the 2024 Royal Variety Performance when it returns to ITV later this year. The news was first revealed by The Sun On Sunday newspaper.

This annual event will be a spectacular evening featuring international stars, world class theatre, sensational singers and hilarious comedy. The event is staged in aid of the Royal Variety Charity. The money raised from the show helps those people from the world of entertainment in need of care and assistance.

Last year's show included performances from Cher, the casts of The Lion King, Frozen and Aladdin, plus Rich Astley, Zara Larsson, McFly and Hannah Waddingham. Acts for this year's show will be announced in due course.

Amanda Holden said: "It truly is such an honour. I’m still pinching myself. This is a dream job. 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 Carr added: "I am completely thrilled to be asked back to host the Royal Variety Performance so soon - what a compliment. It was an honour three years ago and it’s an honour now...

"To be able to host this magical evening with my best friend and TV wife Amanda Holden is the icing on the cake for me. If we have half as much fun as we did three years ago, well we are all in for a real treat."

The Royal Variety Performance 2024 airs later this year on ITV1 and ITVX.