Channing Tatum surprised and delighted fans on Saturday by returning to his roots and making a surprise appearance at Magic Mike Live in London.
Videos circulating all over social media show the actor, 44, who plays the main character in the raunchy films, going on stage and talking to the crowd, before even joining some of the dances.
Before becoming a movie star, Channing worked as a stripper in Florida for eight months, which inspired her later role in the Magic Mike films.
After the huge success of the films, the live production show based on the films, which was conceived and directed by Channing himself, opened in London’s Leicester Square in 2018.
And now, the star gave some fans a Christmas gift they’ll never forget as she graced the famous show during its trip across the pond.
However, he didn’t go shirtless like the other artists: the superstar opted for a black turtleneck and a pair of baggy pants.
Channing Tatum surprised and delighted fans on Saturday by returning to his roots and making a surprise appearance at Magic Mike Live in London.
Videos circulating all over social media show the actor, 44, who plays the main character in the raunchy films, taking the stage (pictured with a fan in the crowd).
The clips show that Channing still has his signature moves, as he made sure to throw himself into the show.
Another video showed him talking to a lovestruck woman in the crowd with his arm around her as he got caught up in the action.
In addition to many excited audience members, the official Magic Mike Live London TikTok account also shared a video of the shocking appearance.
They wrote in the caption: ‘Daddy’s house @Channing Tatum came by for a surprise visit,’ along with fire emojis.
Fans took to social media to react to the iconic moment, writing: “Channing Tatum at the Magic Mike show in London made me SCREAM.”
‘Today I saw a TikTok of Channing Tatum recently appearing at the Magic Mike show in London and I NEED IT! “I missed the single Channing #ChanningTatum.”
‘How come Channing Tatum went to a Magic Mike show, danced AND I WAS NOT THERE TO SEE IT?!??!?’
‘Was Channing Tatum at Mike’s magic show on London Ln????’
“Channing was at Magic Mike London last night.”
Before becoming a movie star, Channing worked as a stripper in Florida for eight months, which inspired her later role in the Magic Mike films.
And now, the star gave some fans a Christmas gift they’ll never forget as she graced the famous show during its trip across the pond.
The clips show that Channing still has his signature moves as he made sure to throw himself into the show.
Following her appearance, the star enjoyed a night out at Chiltern Firehouse with Sam Smith.
For her outing she sported an ’80s-inspired haircut and appeared in a good mood before heading to the famous venue.
He also surprised Welsh locals by treating them to a round of drinks last Saturday, as he was spotted leaving a pub in Wales last weekend with Ryan Reynolds.
The pair were seen heading to the stadium for Wrexham’s match against Cambridge United.
Now, word has it that the Magic Mike actor decided to spread some holiday cheer to the locals, and Green Day star Billie Joe Armstrong soon followed suit.
A local said The sun: ‘Channing and Billie Joe were very generous when it came to their rounds.
“On Friday, Channing was at the Fat Boar on York Street and brought everyone a drink.
Billie was also at The Turf that night and took a spin with her son. Then, Channing went to The Turf on Sunday and brought everyone a drink.
Channing pictured above in Magic Mike XXL in 2015
Following the huge success of the films, the live production show based on the films, conceived and directed by Channing himself, opened in London’s Leicester Square in 2018.
The local also claimed that Channing stayed there “for hours” and by the end, residents were running out of “absolute legs” with the A-Lister.
Channing’s trip to the UK comes as he is newly single after he and Zoe Kravitz split in October despite their recent engagement.
Their last public appearance as a couple was captured on Channing’s Instagram on September 3. The post showed Zoe resting on his shirtless chest while he took a selfie.
In the heartfelt caption, the Deadpool & Wolverine actress praised her dedication to Blink Twice.
‘This little sweet. She’s so tired bro. Every time I asked if it would break… she went on and on and on,” he wrote. Always looking for the truth. She put every ounce of herself into this movie.
“I am very proud to defend her, this film and everyone who appears in it. forever. Know what it took to achieve it. Nobody will ever know.
He ended the post on an emotional note: ‘Thank you for finding me and seeing me. I have you forever. You and me back to back against everything. I will never blink. Come on.’
The two were last seen together in person on October 6, during a date night in Brooklyn at a production of the play Picture Day at Coffey Street Studio.
Channing’s trip to the UK comes as he is a newly single man after he and Zoe Kravitz split in October despite their recent engagement (seen in August).
It comes just after Channing surprised Welsh locals by treating them to a round of drinks last Saturday, when he was spotted leaving a pub in Wales last weekend with Ryan Reynolds.
The local claimed Channing stayed there “for hours” and by the end, residents were running out of “absolute legs” with the A-Lister.
It was at the end of October that a source close to the Batman actress and the Magic Mike star revealed that they had broken up after three years together.
A different source said People‘The separation is amicable. They realized that they are in different stages of life.’
Another said they “haven’t been on the same page and drifted apart.”
Despite their apparent split, the couple is still connected professionally. Both have been cast in the upcoming alien invasion comedy Alpha Gang.
The former two sparked romance rumors in August 2021, when Channing was seen riding his bike around New York City while Zoe walked alongside him.
In September of that year, speculation intensified when they were seen leaving the Met Gala together, even though they did not walk the red carpet as a couple.
Their relationship became official on Halloween 2021.
Last year, the couple took the next step and got engaged.