IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FUN… NOT THE MONEY

There’s no record contract up for grabs on Starstruck, no career on offer. There is a cash prize of £50,000, ‘which might be worth more than a record deal,’ jokes Jason Manford. But the contestants, like the trio of Freddie Mercurys (pictured), aren’t expecting to hit the jackpot. ‘There’s a 71-year-old who’s a lifelong Lionel Richie fan, and becoming Lionel is on his bucket list,’ says Jason.

‘He’s not expecting a career out of it. It takes the pressure off the panel. We aren’t ruining anyone’s life, we’re just saying, “Let’s have a laugh”.’