July 17th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, two unlikely stars have joined forces in a new advert. The stars in question are none other than Cher and Barry from the beloved soap opera, EastEnders. Fans were stunned to see these two icons together, but it seems that this collaboration was a long time coming.
Shaun Williamson, the talented actor behind Barry on the show, recently shared that he has no interest in being a part of the popular quiz show, The Chase. Despite beating the show's contestants multiple times in the past, Shaun has no desire to join their ranks. "I wouldn't put myself in their company," he stated. "The Chasers should be one team and then four guest chasers should play against them for charity."
But Shaun's latest project is a duet with the legendary Cher in a new ad for UKTV. The two stars travel through the channel's shows while Cher performs her hit song "I Got You Babe." Fans couldn't get enough of this unexpected collaboration, with many calling it the "collab of the year." Even Shaun himself was thrilled to work with Cher, saying "It was an honor to be able to do this because I'm a massive fan of this channel."
And it's no surprise that Shaun has a soft spot for UKTV, especially since he is best known for his role as Barry on EastEnders. Although he left the show in 2004 after his character's untimely death, Shaun still has a strong connection to the show and its fans. When asked about his favorite lines from his time on the show, he shared, "Not only did I watch all 700 of my episodes, but I've been watching the ones after I've left. The classic lines are 'you do love me Janine, I know you do,' on top of a cliff before I got pushed off it. Oh the nostalgia!"
But despite his love for EastEnders, Shaun is excited to explore new opportunities and work with different networks. "I like channels having a rebrand, and it reminds them of the good things out there for them," he explained. "I do like nostalgia, I like the new stuff but you can't beat watching an old episode of The Bill."
As for a potential return to The Chase, Shaun is all for it. "I would love that! I'd probably show myself up but you can't turn that down. I'm absolutely obsessed with it," he admitted. It seems that Shaun is always up for a challenge and loves to entertain his fans, no matter what the role may be.
If you're a fan of EastEnders or just looking for some quality TV, be sure to check out UKTV's Classic EastEnders. With over 8,500 hours of programming available for free, you'll find yourself lost in the drama and nostalgia of this beloved show. Stream it now on U's website, www.u.co.uk. Happy watching!
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