BBC viewers say same thing as soap stars make cameo appearance at VE Day 80 concert
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BBC viewers were all saying the same thing as they found themselves distracted just minutes into the VE Day 80 concert on Thursday (May 8).
Eighty years ago today, celebrations erupted around the world to mark the end of World War II in Europe. Ever since, the UK has celebrated the historical moment up and down the country.
After a series of special events throughout the week, the pinnacle of the celebrations took place tonight with a live concert at Horse Guards Parade in London.
Hosted by Zoe Ball on BBC One and iPlayer, the evening's entertainment boasted performances from the likes of Fleur East, The Darkness, Freya Ridings, and Samantha Barks.
The line-up also included a number of Strictly Come Dancing favourites, John Newman, Tom Walker and Keala Settle, reports the Express.
However, a number of BBC viewers were left distracted as soap stars Emma Barton, Claire Sweeney, and Michelle Hardwick brought the sounds of the 1940s to life with a tribute to the Andrews Sisters.
Their medley featured a number of classics, including In the Mood, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and Sing, Sing, Sing.
As the performance unfolded, numerous viewers swiftly expressed their bewilderment on X (formerly Twitter), with one viewer posting: "Is that Emma Barton (Honey Mitchell from #EastEnders) singing at the #VEDay80 concert?"
"The Darkness and Tyrone Dobbs' Mum; who booked this concert?" questioned another, while someone else remarked: "Watching @EmmaBarton as the Andrews Sisters #VEDay80."
A fourth fan concurred with the warm reception, tweeting: "Emma Barton actress in EastEnders singing in the #VEDay80 concert."
While reactions poured in, others couldn't help but laud the trio's dazzling performance, as one fan gushed: "Claire, Emma and Michelle were amazing," and yet another chimed in: "How wonderful do the ladies sound."
Appearing in a pre-recorded segment on tonight's The One Show, the trio couldn't contain their excitement and nerves about taking part in the upcoming event.
Michelle said: "My lovely grandma, Mary, she's still with us and she's 90 this year. So, for me, knowing that she's going to be at home watching this, is just fabulous.
"It's a real honour. I just hope I'm going to get through it without tearing up."
Emma added: "I've watched so much footage on the BBC and it's very, very emotional."
The VE Day 80 concert is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
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