Shirley Bassey singer from Torbay returns to Stars in Their Eyes
A Shirley Bassey tribute singer from Torbay made a cameo appearance in a brand new series of Stars in Their Eyes last night.
Debbie Farrell first appeared on the show as a contestant on the 2003 series and has since gone on to gain national and international recognition for her Shirley Bassey tribute show.
She performs all over the world as Dame Shirley, putting on the tribute show ‘Debbie Farrell as Shirley Bassey’. Farrell has appeared everywhere from Brixham Theatre to the bright lights of Singapore.
Stars in their Eyes returned to TV screens last night after a nine year absence, presented by comedian Harry Hill.
Farrell appeared as Bassey to give some tips to contestant Christie Holland before she went on stage.
Holland, who like Bassey, is from Wales, went on to win the show with her performance as Christina Aguilera and will now take her place in the series final.
Debbie said: “It’s brilliant to be back on TV. I was only meant to be doing a VT with Christie but they loved what I did and asked me to make an appearance on the show. I’m delighted that they wanted me to return to Stars in their Eyes after all these years, it’s a great endorsement.
“It was a crazy filming process, Harry Hill is so zany. But once the contestants are on stage they are so professional. I’m due to reappear at some stage during the series so keep your eye out!”
Not everyone embraced the revival of Stars in their Eyes with such enthusiasm. Many people took to Twitter complaining of Harry Hill’s presenting style and calling for the return of former presenter Matthew Kelly, who did make a cameo himself during the show.
Original story by The Herald Express.
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