Joe Lycett to Host Star-Studded Big Pride Party Finale
Comedian Joe Lycett is set to light up the Pride season with a two-hour extravaganza packed with laughs, music, and LGBTQ+ celebration. The explosive finale, dubbed Joe Lycett’s Big Pride Party, promises to be a riot of wit, cheekiness, and meaningful moments.
Celebrity All-Stars Join the Pride Bash
Joining Joe on stage will be a glittering roster of stars including Hollywood legend Rupert Everett, Heartstopper favourites Joe Locke and Yasmin Finney, It’s A Sin icon Olly Alexander, and stand-up star Mawaan Rizwan. Drag Race legends Boy George and Culture Club, along with pop favourites Steps and Self Esteem, will also perform.
Other surprise guests include Danny Dyer making a cheeky appearance “from the closet,” touring comedian Rosie Jones, and the hilarious Jen Ives. The party will pack a punch with outrageous stunts, as promised by Channel 4.
Pride With Purpose: Top TV Moments and Personal Stories
The show won’t just entertain; it will celebrate and reflect. Highlights include a countdown of the Top 10 LGBTQ+ TV moments and heartfelt stories from a specially invited audience made up of LGBTQ+ icons, allies, and local heroes.
“As a straight white man who works in scaffolding, I’m not sure why I’ve been asked to host this?” quipped Joe Lycett.
Louisa Compton, Channel 4’s Head of News, Current Affairs, and Specialist Factual, says: “We’ve proudly championed LGBTQ+ programming for 40 years, and Joe Lycett’s loud and proud celebration from his Birmingham hometown is the perfect way to crown our Pride at 50 season. This isn’t just any party; it’s a Pride party with a purpose. While we celebrate progress, we won’t shy away from where the fight is far from over. Expect loud and exciting stunts.”
