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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Entertainment
Adam Maidment

Johnny Vegas will switch on this year's Blackpool Illuminations

Actor and comedian Johnny Vegas will switch on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations as part of a live concert at The Tower Ballroom featuring boyband Blue and singer Tom Grennan.

Comedian Johnny said it was a ‘real honour’ to be chosen to switch on the illuminations in September, as he follows in the footsteps of the likes of Peter Kay, Tim Burton, Alfie Boe, Jayne Mansfield and Robbie Williams who have been

given the privilege over the years
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