Cher has joined EastEnders legend Barry, aka actor Shaun Williamson, on stage at the Queen Vic for a duet in a new advert for UKTV.
The iconic pop star, 78, appears with the character, who was killed off on the soap in 2004, in a performance of her hit I’ve Got You Babe.
Her performance is watched in the sketch by Walford residents, past and present, including Kate Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Pat Butcher (Pam St Clement), who was murdered in 2012.
In the clip, Cher looks sensational in a jewel-embellished black suit as she joins the late car salesman on the microphone in front of a glittering curtain.
The advert is to promote UKTV, rebranded as U, and will see Cher travel through the channel’s programmes while performing the 1965 hit.
Cher has joined EastEnders legend Barry, aka actor Shaun Williamson, on stage at the Queen Vic for a duet in a new advert for UKTV.
The iconic pop star, 78, joins the character, who was killed off on the soap in 2004, in a performance of her hit I’ve Got You Babe.
Their performance is watched in the sketch by Walford residents, past and present.
He also presents a cake to Jamie Oliver on the set of Masterchef Australia and appears in a whole host of other wild and wonderful places.
Featuring appearances by the channel’s biggest stars, including Cher, it is seamlessly edited into the CGI footage.
Last month Shaun joined rapper Aitch on stage at BOXPARK in Wembley ahead of England’s Euro 2019 semi-final.
The actor thrilled football fans by singing YMCA and Sweet Caroline at the event.
This isn’t the first time national treasure Shaun has sung a song for England fans as he took to the stage at BOXPARK in Croydon ahead of England’s first game at Euro 2020.
After his gig at BOXPARK, Shaun is available to be hired for a private party for an exorbitant price.
The caption promises “signature warmth and playful banter” as he invites fans to join him on stage.
According MirrorKaraoke stars who wish to can book a night of ‘Barrioke’ for ‘around £3000’ for a private gig.
The video shows Kate Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Pat Butcher (Pam St Clement, pictured), who was murdered in 2012.
He also presents a cake to Jamie Oliver (pictured) on the set of Masterchef Australia and appears in many other wild and wonderful locations.
Last month, Shaun (right) joined rapper Aitch (left) on stage at BOXPARK in Wembley ahead of England’s Euro semi-final.
His agent Noel Cornford explained: ‘Shaun’s first appearances were at festivals and it was so well received that we decided to give it a go.
“People have a great time. There’s a broad demographic and they understand the irony. We’ve had quite a few wedding requests.”
The talent website details: ‘Shaun hosts the event with his trademark warmth and tongue-in-cheek banter, escorting contestants on stage.’
‘Creating a joyful and unbridled moment that people will never forget.
“This is the ultimate Instagram moment, something people will talk about and want to be a part of.”
