The 10 most searched for celebrities of 2020
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10. Adele
Adele popped back into the spotlight several times this year thanks to a few social media posts showing off her new look and a Saturday Night Live hosting gig. There were also whispers of an album set for release this year, however, it looks as though that will come in 2021. (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) - 2/10
9. Shane Richie
Shane Richie came to prominence in the latter part of 2020 thanks to his appearance on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!. The EastEnders star finished fourth but managed to dish plenty of fascinating celebrity stories during his time in the Welsh castle. (ITV) - 3/10
8. Phillip Schofield
Daytime TV favourite Phillip Schofield made headlines in February when he bravely came out as gay in a Instagram post, closely followed by an emotional interview on This Morning with good pal and colleague Holly Willoughby. The star, who remains married to wife Steph, was also candid about how battling with his identity had led to mental health struggles. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) Yahoo News is better in the app
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7. Vanessa Paradis
Vanessa Paradis had been due to give evidence in support of her ex-husband Johnny Depp and his libel case against The Sun this year. However, it was decided she - along with Winona Ryder - ultimately wouldn't be called as witnesses. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) - 5/10
6. Holly Willoughby
Holly Willoughby has been able to host This Morning throughout the pandemic alongside Phillip Schofield, although they've had to keep their distance. This year also saw her announce she'd be quitting Celebrity Juice after 12 years as a team captain. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images) - 6/10
5. Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp lost his "wife beater" libel case against The Sun in November. He sued the paper over the claims he had assaulted ex-wife Amber Heard but the presiding judge found the content of the article to be "substantially true". Depp was subsequently dropped from film Fantastic Beasts 3. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for ZFF) Yahoo News is better in the app
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4. Susanna Reid
Susanna Reid has been a regular fixture on screens this year as she's continued her presenting gig on Good Morning Britain. However, the news she and co-star Piers Morgan have had to deliver this year has been unlike any other. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) - 8/10
3: Amanda Holden
Amanda Holden was back on the judging panel for Britain's Got Talent this year, and she also returned to her musical roots by putting out a new album. She also kept us entertained earlier in the year by getting glammed up to do household chores, including mowing the lawn in her wedding dress. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) - 9/10
2: Katie Price
Katie Price has had an eventful year after breaking both her feet while on holiday in Turkey which left her temporarily unable to walk. In addition to that, she's also been keeping up with her campaign to tackle cyberbullying with Harvey's Law. Named after her eldest child who has been repeatedly targeted, she wants to make online abuse an offence. (Photo by Chris Radburn/PA Images via Getty Images) Yahoo News is better in the app
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1: Kate Garraway
GMB's Kate Garraway has had a tough year after husband Derek Draper was hospitalised with the coronavirus. Her spouse still remains unconscious in hospital, with the courageous presenter giving regular updates on his condition and the welfare of her family. (Getty)
Amy Johnson
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It's been an intriguing time for role of the "celebrity" in a year that's been unlike any other.
While news of the coronavirus has dominated the headlines, an interest in what the rich and famous are up to has remained.
We've compiled the top 10 most searched for celebrities on Yahoo UK based on millions of searches, and here they are.