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Paddy McGuinness to host BBC tribute show Even Better Than The Real Thing

The special will see the world’s best tribute acts compete.

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Paddy McGuinness has been announced as the host of new tribute act show Even Better Than The Real Thing.

The BBC special will see the world’s top tribute artists, impersonating acts ranging from Whitney Houston, George Michael and Ariana Grande, compete to be named the best.

Paddy McGuinness (BBC)

“You’ll never have to fork out for expensive concert tickets again. You’ve got front row seats!”
At the end of the 60-minute show the live studio audience will vote for their favourite performer.

Paddy McGuinness (Ian West/PA)

Rachel Ashdown, BBC Entertainment Commissioning Editor, says: “We are thrilled that Paddy will be bringing his unique brand of warmth and wit to these shows which promise to give you some of the best loved songs, performed as you have never seen them before.”

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