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Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan was born in 1965, and began his journalistic career at the South London Press, and was appointed editor of The News of the World at the age of just 28.

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed, 71, is an actor, presenter and adventurer who has been a TV institution since his breakthrough in Z Cars. He is widely recognised thanks to his imposing stature, distinctive booming voice, and trademark beard, and is a respected stage st

Zoe Lucker

Zoe Lucker rose to fame playing Tanya Turner in Footballers' Wives, and more recently as Kate Keenan in HolbyBlue.

Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry was born in Dudley in the West Midlands in 1958, and shot to fame when he was still in his teens, thanks to his appearance on the talent contest New Faces.

Zoe Ball

Zoe Ball, 37, was born in Blackpool.

Ross Lee

Ross Lee was born in Pudsey, Leeds, and now lives with his partner in Muswell Hill, London.

Rebecca Grant

Rebecca Grant, 26, was born in Nottingham.

Heather Small

Heather Small was born in Ladbroke Grove, London, in 1965, and decided she wanted to be a singer while she was still in her teens.

Dannii Minogue

Dannii Minogue was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1971, and achieved fame at an early age following her appearances on the TV show Young Talent Time.

Ciaran Griffiths

Ciaran Griffiths, 25, was born in Manchester.