Yahoo News First look at Strictly's Kevin Clifton in drag queen role
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has released its first-look image at Kevin Clifton in his drag queen role.
The former Strictly Come Dancing star will play Hugo Battersby/Loco Chanelle in the UK tour of the hit stage musical, and can now be seen in first-look images after the show got underway last month.
The professional dancer can be seen in drag in one of the images, while another shows him in his more recognisable appearance as he is pictured alongside Ivano Turco, who plays Jamie.
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Clifton, who won the 16th series of Strictly with Stacey Dooley, has previously teased his role in the musical, revealing in February that he had begun to break in his heels in preparation for the role.
“Everbody’s Talkin About … @jamiemusical," he wrote on Instagram whilst attending the WhatsOnStage awards. "Gave my Loco Chanelle practice heels a run out this evening presenting Best Choreography award to @mattcoledance @whatsonstage awards @thelondonpalladium.”
The star also unveiled a hair transformation last month as he showcased a new grey look, writing “shades of grey” in the caption as several fans and Strictly colleagues remarked that he looked distinguished.
“I'm really excited to be joining the UK Tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie after being involved in the movie,” said Clifton following his casting.
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“It's inspiring, uplifting and infectious and I can't wait to jump into Hugo/Loco Chanelle's heels across the country. I'm proud to be part of a show that carries such an important message and celebrates everyone for who they are.”
Also starring Sam Bailey and Sejal Keshwala, the UK tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will run until July 20, with the final show taking place at the Curve Theatre in Leicester.
Strictly Come Dancing will return later this year on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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