Des O'Connor is to be honoured with a TV special. The legendary singer-and-presenter will be joined by a host of celebrity guests from the worlds of film, comedy, television and entertainment for the programme, which will mark his 80th birthday. Des - who turned 80 in January - will film the show at the ITV London Studios later this month. The special programme will mark the veteran host's return to TV for the first time since he quit as host of 'Countdown' almost four years ago. Des departed 'Countdown' after two years to return to working in theatre. He said at the time: ''It's been...
- 3/5/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Des O'Connor wants to become a father again - at the age of 80. The veteran TV presenter - who already has five children - reaches the milestone birthday in January and has admitted he would love for his youngest son, six-year-old Adam, to have a brother or sister. Speaking about his decision to have another baby with his 41-year-old wife Jodie, Des said: "It hurt when people said I was selfish to become a dad at my age. I don't feel my age and I'm not planning on leaving this earth anytime soon. "When he's 19 and I'm 90, I'll still be...
- 5/9/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
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