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Strictly host Bruce Forsyth is to be “comedy roasted” with jokes and quips by fellow comics and celebs on a Channel 4 tribute show.
Insiders say the normally loyal BBC man, 81 “jumped at the chance” to make a rare appearance on C4 after bosses bought the show’s format from American TV.
Previous US victims have included Joan Rivers, 76, William Shatner, 78, and Pamela Anderson, 42.
An insider said: “Comedy Roasts will be a black-tie event harking back to the tradition of the New York Friars’ Club of the 1920s where Roasts first began.
“Just like then, the victims are subjected to a mix of insults, tall-tales and genuine tributes from friends. Brucie loved the idea.”
Other UK victims include Chris Tarrant and Sharon Osbourne. “Roasters”, on the series screened next month, include Alan Carr, Sean Lock, Jack Dee, Dame Edna, Jerry Springer and Louis Walsh.
Look out for this great tribute, don’t miss out!
