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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The gateway drug is having your teeth done': Jimmy Carr on all the cosmetic surgery he's had
Jimmy Carr is famed for his comedy, his distinctive laugh, and some dodgy accounting. But the Last One Laughing host is also known for his love of going under the knife. In a new BBC series, Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, the comedian told the This Morning presenter all about his taste for personal 'tweakments' while the pair relaxed at a London wellness spa, before bracing an icy cold plunge pool. The six episode series follows Hammond as she spends 48 hours with celebrities, including Perrie Edwards and Luke Evans. 'I've had loads done,' says Carr, flashing a smile. 'The gateway drug is getting your teeth done.' Carr says his pearly whites are a full set of veneers placed onto every tooth. His teeth were an insecurity that he was 'hung up about' and fixing them helped improve his self-esteem and confidence. 'It made me smile more, and you do genuinely feel happier, it's very odd.' Carr also details his '14 hour long' hair transplant and says that he's 'done a bit of botox'. Unlike Carr, Hammond reveals she has never tried botox and shocks the comedian during their discussion, reminding him: 'this face can move'. 'Are we buying this?' Carr says to the camera in mock-disbelief. Carr has been candid about his cosmetic surgery in the past. During an interview with friend Stuart Goldsmith at the Savoy Theatre, Carr said he was 'basically in an arms race with Katherine Ryan on plastic surgery', his co-host of Your Face or Mine? His decision to start treatments came out of 'a bit of a midlife crisis' and his desire to stay looking youthful whilst being an older parent. 'Famously you can't avoid death and taxes… I'm trying to do both', he joked. Whilst Carr doesn't claim that botox can magically make you more attractive, he does credit its ability to slow the ageing process. 'Maintaining is the thing,' the 52-year-old told Gabby Logan on her podcast The Midpoint. 'I don't think there's anything you can do plastic surgery wise, or augmentation wise, that makes you look better, you can just sort of stay the same, that's what you can hope for.' Carr is not the only male celebrity to admit to getting cosmetic procedures. Other stars such as Robbie Williams, Rylan Clark and Paddy McGuiness and Made in Chelsea's Miles Nazaire have all spoken publicly about their decisions to undergo enhancing treatments. Male cosmetic surgery is continuing to grow in popularity generally as more men are choosing to enhance their looks through treatments such as rhinoplasty and dermal fillers. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of Botox treatments for men increased by 27% over the past decade, and many men often use the term 'Brotox' on social media in videos and posts about getting procedures done. In particular, a rise in men requesting face and neck lifts seemingly points to a growing interest in anti-ageing procedures, reports the The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr Kaywaan Khan, a Harley Street Aesthetics Practitioner and Private GP at Hannah London Clinic, has seen a rise in men opting for treatments. 'As men notice lines, wrinkles, or changes in their physique, the urge to retain a more youthful appearance can become quite strong. This often intertwines with the ambition to boost self-confidence,' says Dr Khan. Although a little tweak here and there is often motivated by wanting to look better, Dr Khan suggests that for some men, choosing cosmetic procedures is for reasons beyond vanity. 'Feeling good about one's appearance can have a ripple effect, positively influencing different aspects of life, from personal relationships to their professional image.' While conversations surrounding botox on social media tend to be female-led, Khan thinks it is important for men to be able to share their cosmetic journeys without feeling judged, and this is helped by celebrities like Carr being candid about their own nip and tucks. 'The influence of celebrities and social media has normalised these procedures and made them more mainstream,' says Dr Khan. 'This has caused a shift in perception and helped reduce the stigma once surrounding male grooming and cosmetic tweakments.'
South Wales Guardian
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Tom Fletcher says seeing Paddington arrive on stage ‘makes me cry every time'
The 39-year-old has written the music for Paddington The Musical, which will debut at London's Savoy Theatre on November 1, and follows the small bear from Peru as he lands in London where a chance encounter with the Brown family leads to him finding a new home. Speaking about the production, Fletcher told the PA news agency: 'We've seen it a lot of times now, and we've witnessed that moment of the impact and step out on to the stage, and it still makes me well up and makes me cry every time.' Jessica Swale, who wrote the play, added: 'Tom needs to be investing in Kleenex. 'It's incredibly moving, and for me, there's certainly this joy in seeing what theatre can do, that even though we all love Instagram and TikTok and Netflix, and people's attention spans become shorter, this feels like a way that theatre is staying very much on the cutting edge of storytelling.' It has not yet been announced how Paddington will be portrayed in the show, with Swale saying there is a 'great mystery surrounding' how he will be brought to life, describing it as an 'innovation'. Fletcher does not think the music for the film sounds like his own band, with Swale praising his songs for their 'absolute range'. The singer added: 'I feel like the music sounds like Paddington, it wasn't like we sat down to try to figure out what it should sound like. 'It's so inspiring, these characters and stories, that it just kind of happened, and we got to the end of it, and this show feels like the music just captures the heart of what you think Paddington should sound like, and what this story should sound like. 'I'm not sure if it sounds like McFly, no one said that yet.' Fletcher said he was watching the Paddington 2 film with his three sons when he received the phone call asking if he wanted to write the music for the stage production. The Paddington books written by Michael Bond were first published on October 13 1958, and they have seen a number of adaptations over the years, including a BBC TV version in 1976, voiced by the late Sir Michael Hordern. Recent movies, which feature Ben Whishaw as the voice of the bear, released in 2014, 2017 and 2024 have all performed well at the box office. Priority tickets for Paddington The Musical will be available from May 13 before going on general sale on May 15. The performance schedule and casting is to be announced at a later date.
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Tom Fletcher says seeing Paddington arrive on stage ‘makes me cry every time'
The 39-year-old has written the music for Paddington The Musical, which will debut at London's Savoy Theatre on November 1, and follows the small bear from Peru as he lands in London where a chance encounter with the Brown family leads to him finding a new home. Speaking about the production, Fletcher told the PA news agency: 'We've seen it a lot of times now, and we've witnessed that moment of the impact and step out on to the stage, and it still makes me well up and makes me cry every time.' Jessica Swale, who wrote the play, added: 'Tom needs to be investing in Kleenex. 'It's incredibly moving, and for me, there's certainly this joy in seeing what theatre can do, that even though we all love Instagram and TikTok and Netflix, and people's attention spans become shorter, this feels like a way that theatre is staying very much on the cutting edge of storytelling.' It has not yet been announced how Paddington will be portrayed in the show, with Swale saying there is a 'great mystery surrounding' how he will be brought to life, describing it as an 'innovation'. Fletcher does not think the music for the film sounds like his own band, with Swale praising his songs for their 'absolute range'. The singer added: 'I feel like the music sounds like Paddington, it wasn't like we sat down to try to figure out what it should sound like. 'It's so inspiring, these characters and stories, that it just kind of happened, and we got to the end of it, and this show feels like the music just captures the heart of what you think Paddington should sound like, and what this story should sound like. 'I'm not sure if it sounds like McFly, no one said that yet.' Fletcher said he was watching the Paddington 2 film with his three sons when he received the phone call asking if he wanted to write the music for the stage production. The Paddington books written by Michael Bond were first published on October 13 1958, and they have seen a number of adaptations over the years, including a BBC TV version in 1976, voiced by the late Sir Michael Hordern. Recent movies, which feature Ben Whishaw as the voice of the bear, released in 2014, 2017 and 2024 have all performed well at the box office. Priority tickets for Paddington The Musical will be available from May 13 before going on general sale on May 15. The performance schedule and casting is to be announced at a later date.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to buy Paddington the Musical tickets
The UK's favourite bear — sorry, Rupert — is finally making his way to the West End stage in 2025, with Paddington the Musical officially announced for its London premiere. In the wake of the continued adoration for Michael Bond's books, as well as the very successful film franchise, it's no surprise that Paddington's unique charm is taking on yet another medium. Paddington the Musical has some big names behind it, with the book written by talented stage scribe Jessica Swale. She has form for adapting classic English literature, having transported Far from the Madding Crowd and The Secret Garden to the stage. Swale also wrote and directed the 2020 movie Summerland. She's joined, though, by someone even more prominent. The music for the show comes from the pen of Tom Fletcher — best known for his work as part of the band McFly. Fletcher comes with serious pop pedigree, as well as plenty of experience in telling stories for kids thanks to his bestselling children's books including The Christmasaurus. The bear seems to be in very good hands. Buy Paddington the Musical tickets Paddington the Musical will come to the West End on 1 November 2025, with the show taking up residence at the Savoy Theatre. The venue is currently home to the Mean Girls musical and will host a brief season of the show Burlesque before handing over to Paddington in the autumn. Anybody who wants to be in one of the first audiences to see Paddington the Musical can buy tickets now via Ticketmaster and ATG Tickets. Paddington will now join the ranks of the big family musicals currently packing out theatres in the West End, alongside Frozen and the all-time classic The Lion King. Michael Bond's original 1958 book A Bear Called Paddington provides the inspiration for the show, which will tell the well-known story of Paddington's arrival in London from darkest Peru. The book then follows Paddington through a series of low-key adventures, as opposed to the film which saw him take on Nicole Kidman as a taxidermist out to kill and stuff him. The musical seems more likely to focus on some of Bond's original stories, which follow Paddington on adventures like his first trip to the theatre, a visit to the seaside, and as he attempts to mark his first birthday with the Browns by putting on a magic show. Swale told the BBC that the team is "bringing a lot of new flavours to the table" in terms of the storytelling and plot. She said: "Of course the Browns are part of it, and familiar faces like Mr Gruber and Mr Curry, but there are a lot of new people as well. We've been very inspired by the books and the films but we like to think we're covering new territory." Watch: Teaser trailer for Paddington the Musical All involved in the musical are acutely aware of how important Paddington is to people, with Fletcher saying: "This unique and special bear is at the very heart of our nation, and I'm aware of the awesome responsibility we all have in taking on his story. It's beyond exciting, and an absolute dream come true." Swale added: "Paddington is so much more than a fictional character; this special bear has come to represent hope, kindness and acceptance, so it's never felt like a more apt time to bring this story to the stage." Paddington fans can now start getting excited to see the bear make his debut on the West End stage. It sounds like he's in good hands with the creative team behind this project and, after all, the guiding light for any Paddington story is always the same: please look after this bear. No hard stares required. Paddington the Musical debuts at the Savoy Theatre in London on 1 November 2025.
Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
How Paddington Bear got his paws on a musical in London's West End
His journey in life has taken him from a forest in darkest Peru to a fictional London townhouse at 32 Windsor Gardens — but now Paddington Bear is coming to the West End. A musical starring Michael Bond's famous creation will open at the Savoy Theatre in London in November, and promises to explore 'the politics of Paddington'. It is being produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, the company behind West End hits such as the Book of Mormon and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The story, which has been in production for five years, will be based on Bond's original novels and follows the three successful films which featured Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington. Jessica Swale, the British scriptwriter for the
