Joe Lycett’s Big Pride Party Set to Light Up TV for Pride Season Finale
Get ready for a two-hour bash as Joe Lycett throws the ultimate Pride party on screen! This inclusive spectacular marks the thrilling climax of the Pride at 50 season, celebrating everything LGBTQ+ with a star-studded lineup and Joe’s cheeky humour front and centre.
Star-Studded Guest List to Dazzle
Joining Joe will be a glittering posse of celebs, including Hollywood icon Rupert Everett, Heartstopper stars Joe Locke and Yasmin Finney, It’s A Sin fave Olly Alexander, and rising comic Mawaan Rizwan. The party’s drag royalty will be represented by Boy George and Culture Club, alongside pop legends Steps and singer Self Esteem.
More surprise guests will pop up, with Danny Dyer teasing a “closet appearance,” Rosie Jones on tour, and comedian Jen Ives also joining the fun.
Loud, Proud & Packed with Pride Stories
The show will countdown the Top 10 iconic LGBTQ+ TV moments, while a specially invited audience—made up of LGBTQ+ icons, allies, and local heroes—share their heartfelt Pride stories live.
“As a straight white man who works in scaffolding, I’m not sure why I’ve been asked to host this?” laughs Joe Lycett.
Channel 4’s Pride at 50 Celebration
Louisa Compton, Head of News, Current Affairs, Specialist Factual and Sport at Channel 4, said: “As a broadcaster who has proudly championed LGBTQ+ programming for 40 years, we’re thrilled to mark the climax of our Pride at 50 season with Joe Lycett’s loud and proud celebration from his Birmingham hometown.
She added, “This isn’t just any party; it’s a Pride party with a purpose. We’ll celebrate progress but also spotlight where equality has stalled worldwide. Be ready for some very loud and exciting stunts.”
