Peter Andre to join EastEnders for Children In Need
Peter Andre is set to join the cast of EastEnders, but only for one night.
The TV personality and singer will be joining EastEnders’s Shane Richie (Alfie Moon) and the rest of the cast for a special show at the Queen Vic in aid of Children In Need.
Peter Andre (BBC Children In Need)
Shane will host BBC Two’s Children In Need appeal show from the Queen Vic, where he’ll be joined by Strictly Come Dancing contestant Peter and a few other famous faces on Friday, November 13.
He said: “It is such an honour to be back behind the bar at The Queen Vic once again hosting for Children In Need. We have some wonderful guests lined up this year with some great surprises and it is set to be a very special night.”
Shane Richie plays Alfie Moon on EastEnders (Nicky Johnston/BBC)
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The line-up will include a 30-strong cast from the BBC One soap, who will do a Top Hat musical performance, featuring Bonnie Langford and Richard Blackwood.
Peter, who will be performing Frank Sinatra’s classic hit Come Fly With Me, said: “BBC Children in Need is a charity very close to my heart.
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“I have seen first-hand how money raised makes a difference so am calling on people across the UK get fundraising to help make this appeal the best yet. And please don’t forget to tune in on Friday November 13. It is going to be a really great night.”
The BBC Children In Need appeal show screens on Friday November 13 on BBC One from 7.30pm, and on BBC Two from 10pm.
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