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Scottish Sun
24-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Watch moment Celebrity Catchphrase star fails to double her money on tricky riddle – did you know it?
The star worked as a life model during the beginning of her career sopra-no Watch moment Celebrity Catchphrase star fails to double her money on tricky riddle – did you know it? OPERA singer Lesley Garrett was left stumped after a baffling Celebrity Catchphrase brainteaser. Superstar singer Lesley CBE was left bewildered after struggling to complete a well-known saying in the final round of the ITV gameshow. Advertisement 4 The soprano singer was left bemused after the mind-boggling question Credit: ITV 4 Lesley spent too long on the egg-inspired teaser and crashed at the end Credit: ITV Frustrated viewers watched as the English soprano, 70, failed to work out the winning question and double her money. The former Celebrity MasterChef star appeared on the ITV gameshow hosted by Stephen Mulhern in a bid to raise money for charity - and left with 5k. In the clue, Mr Chips can be seen on stage holding a microphone in front of an audience. He has an egg in his hand which reads 'Knock, knock, who's there?' as he smashes them against the mic. Advertisement Can you guess it? A disappointed Lesley ran out of time and infuriated viewers by stalling. On learning the answer, she admitted: "Of course it was." The answer is: Cracking a joke. Advertisement Lesley has released fourteen solo albums with her highest charting record being 2007's When I Fall In Love which landed in the Top 15. Her first autobiography, Notes From A Small Soprano, was published in 2000 and she received a CBE for services to music in 2002. BBC star left flummoxed by tricky Celebrity Catchphrase puzzle - but could you solve it?bbc star Lesley was also a contestant on the BBC's very first series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2004. Partnered with show favourite Anton Du Beke, Lesley made it into third place but was beaten by BBC newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky. Advertisement During her time on the show, Lesley discovered that her great-grandfather was a pianist that entertained troops during World War I. A natural in front of the camera, Lesley has also appeared on Loose Women, The Wright Stuff and was a judge on Comic Relief does Fame Academy in 2005 and 2007. Lesley has also hosted a radio show on Classic FM and fronted a BBC series When Royals Wed to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011. She also won many admirers during her appearance on Celebrity MasterChef before being eliminated in the semi-finals of the competition. Advertisement In 2022, she joined EastEnder Adam Woodyatt to star in My Fair Lady in a UK tour after a run in London's West End. She has since made a welcome return to Loose Women. 4 Lesley rejoined the Loose Women panel earlier this month Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 The opera star has released fourteen solo albums over her successful career Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch moment Celebrity Catchphrase star fails to double her money on tricky riddle – did you know it?
OPERA singer Lesley Garrett was left stumped after a baffling Celebrity Catchphrase brainteaser. was left bewildered after struggling to complete a well-known saying in the final round of 4 The soprano singer was left bemused after the mind-boggling question Credit: ITV 4 Lesley spent too long on the egg-inspired teaser and crashed at the end Credit: ITV Frustrated viewers watched as the English soprano, 70, failed to work out the winning question and double her money. The former Celebrity MasterChef star appeared on the ITV gameshow hosted by in a bid to raise money for charity - and left with 5k. In the clue, Mr Chips can be seen on stage holding a microphone in front of an audience. He has an egg in his hand which reads 'Knock, knock, who's there?' as he smashes them against the mic. Read more Can you guess it? A disappointed Lesley ran out of time and infuriated viewers by stalling. On learning the answer, she admitted: "Of course it was." The answer is: Cracking a joke. Most read in News TV Lesley has released fourteen solo albums with her highest charting record being 2007's When I Fall In Love which landed in the Top 15. Her first autobiography, Notes From A Small Soprano, was published in 2000 and she received a CBE for services to music in 2002. BBC star left flummoxed by tricky Celebrity Catchphrase puzzle - but could you solve it?bbc star Lesley was also a contestant on the BBC's very first series of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2004. Partnered with show favourite Anton Du Beke, Lesley made it into third place but was beaten by BBC newsreader During her time on the show, Lesley discovered that her great-grandfather was a pianist that entertained troops during World War I. A natural in front of the camera, Lesley has also appeared on Loose Women, The Wright Stuff and was a judge on Comic Relief does Fame Academy in 2005 and 2007. Lesley has also hosted a radio show on Classic FM and fronted a BBC series When Royals Wed to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April 2011. She also won many admirers during her appearance on Celebrity MasterChef before being eliminated in the semi-finals of the competition. In 2022, she joined EastEnder Adam Woodyatt to star in My Fair Lady in a UK tour after a run in London's West End. She has since made a welcome return to 4 Lesley rejoined the Loose Women panel earlier this month Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 The opera star has released fourteen solo albums over her successful career Credit: Getty
