That lovely new 'Avenue Of The Stars' was unveiled in Covent Garden last night and was accompanied by a three hour long TV special hosted by Chris Tarrant and Kate Thornton. As previously reported, 100 celebrities were selected to be honoured with a star the avenue, which mimics Hollywood's 'walk of fame'. Michael Caine was there to cut the ribbon on the Avenue, and said "I think it's incredible. Plus you may notice this is a little prettier than Hollywood Boulevard."
Music stars amongst the first one hundred included Shirley Bassey, The Beatles, Tom Jones and The Rolling Stones, with celebrities from other areas including Cary Grant, John Mills, Charlie Chaplin, Kenneth Brannagh, Peter O' Toole, Morecambe and Wise, Les Dawson and Ricky Gervais. More stars will be added every year. I hope they don't run out of space.
Of course, there was another 'music' recipient, in the shape of Ant and Dec, bless 'em, who couldn't believe their luck. McPartlin and Donnelly said they were shocked to be included. Dec said: "They are all proper showbiz legends. We were standing in the Green Room saying we shouldn't be here. It's amazing, and tonight has been amazing."