The lineup for Jools Holland’s New Year’s Eve special has been revealed, featuring a diverse range of artists set to perform. Scheduled to appear are well-known acts such as the Boomtown Rats, CMAT, Jungle, Marc Almond, and Roger Taylor from Queen. Additional guests include Ruby Turner, Tobey Lee, Dead South, Jade, Kathy Sledge, and Paul Carrack. However, the specific songs for the night have yet to be disclosed.
The show is set to air on BBC2 and BBC iPlayer on December 31 at 11:30 PM GMT. Holland’s previous New Year’s Eve lineup included notable names like Rod Stewart, Joss Stone, and the Sugababes.
In a separate event that garnered attention, Holland’s performance on the celebrity edition of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” faced criticism. Viewers labeled him the “worst contestant,” citing his difficulty in reaching even the initial £1,000 threshold. Despite his musical talent, he struggled with questions, resorting to lifelines for assistance on film-related queries, particularly regarding Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho.” This raised eyebrows among fans who were surprised by his performance, especially considering his previous role as music director for the Spice Girls’ film, “Spice World.”