The Voice UK's Olly Murs to star in his own entertainment special

The Voice, Olly Murs

As Olly Murs gets ready to release his sixth studio album next month, the one-time The X Factor runner-up is hosting a celeb packed pub lock-in!

Pop star and The Voice UK coach Olly Murs will release his sixth studio album, You Know I Know next month. To celebrate, he'll be starring in his own ITV special, Happy Hour With Olly Murs.

In the one-hour special, Essex-born Olly will head back to his old 'hood to take over an entire pub and put on a jam-packed night of games, chat and performances of all his biggest hits in the company of a specially invited audience of friends, family and famous faces including his 'showbiz dad' Bradley Walsh and some surprise special guests still-to-be-announced.

Big Brother presenter Emma Willis will be the resident Karaoke Queen as she hosts special singalongs for any game guests that choose to step up to the mic and entertain the crowd.

Olly's fellow The Voice UK coach Sir Tom Jones will be dropping in to join in the fun and there will be a very special exclusive duet from Jennifer Hudson and Olly.

As well as his classic hits, Olly will perform songs from the new album, including his latest single Moves.

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"We know how to throw a proper party back in Essex," says Olly who was runner-up on The X Factor almost ten years ago. "So I’m looking forward to welcoming everyone into my world to join me and my family for what will be a fun night in/night out for all. I can’t wait!"

Happy Hour With Olly Murs will be shown later this year on ITV

Simon Timblick
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Simon has long been a fan of soap operas, and especially loves OVER-THE-TOP plots involving evil twins, hair-pulling catfights and natural disasters.

Anyone remember the Sunset Beach earthquake/tidal wave?

Or when Krystle Carrington got locked in the attic and replaced by look-a-like Rita in Dynasty?!


Simon has written for a variety of TV and childrens’ magazines/websites including Inside Soap, Nickelodeon, What’s On TV, Radio Times, Metro, Girl Talk, Disney Girl, Toxic! and Digital Spy.

He has reported LIVE from the red carpet at The British Soap Awards interviewing glammed-up stars from soapland, and hosted a Facebook LIVE session for Metro with Home and Away legend Ray Meagher (Alf "Stone the flamin' crows!" Stewart) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Aussie soap.


Simon is also co-author of The Treasures Of Coronation Street (Carlton Books)


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