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All Star Musicals viewers totally lose it after Robert Peston’s ‘very odd’ take on a West End classic

MANDATORY CREDIT - ITV Undated handout photo issued by ITV of Robert Peston performing Luck be A Lady from Guys and Dolls on All Star Musicals, a new programme for ITV which will see celebrities perform songs from musical theatre. Issue date: Thursday March 18, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Musicals. Photo credit should read: Kieron McCarron/ITV/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Robert took to the stage on Sunday night (Picture: PA)

Robert Peston swapped politics for the razzle dazzle of musicals on Sunday evening, taking part in All Star Musicals on ITV with a unique performance.

The political editor took to the stage on the show to perform a version of a classic song from the musicals – and it’s safe to say viewers couldn’t quite believe what they were seeing.

Robert treated viewers to a rendition of Luck Be A Lady from Guys and Dolls, dressed in a rather eye-catching suit.

The 60-year-old described the performance as ‘a dream come true’ before his performance, but things didn’t go totally smoothly.

While the journalist struggled with his American accent, Robert gave his all on the show and the performance saw him channel his inner Marlon Brando.

‘That was the scariest thing I’ve ever done,’ he said after leaving the stage, earning a score of 22 from the judges.

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Kieron McCarron/REX (11806354n) Robert Peston performs Luck be A Lady from Guys and Dolls. 'All Star Musicals' TV Show, UK - 21 Mar 2021 All Star Musicals, is a British ITV entertainment special in which a line-up of six celebrities embark on the ultimate musical theatre masterclass - culminating in a show stopping one-night extravaganza. Actress Jessica Hynes, barrister and broadcaster Robert Rinder, actor Barney Walsh, political journalist Robert Peston, doctor and presenter Dr Ranj Singh, and actress Luisa Bradshaw-White aim to impress the virtual audience, and the star panel of Elaine Paige, Trevor Dion Nicholas (Hamilton, Aladdin) and Samantha Barks (Les Miserables, Frozen), with John Barrowman back as the show?s host.
Robert performed a classic from Guys and Dolls (Picture: Rex Features)

While some viewers were totally baffled by the performance, others were full of praise for giving performing a go for the first time ever.

‘Bit monotone and wooden, but all credit to Robert Peston for having a go!’ a viewer said.

Others weren’t so kind, with another saying: ‘Robert Peston is making me question my love for musical theatre.

The show saw a host of celebrities trying their luck with a host of classic songs from the musicals, trying to impress a judging panel made up of West End icons.

Heavyweights Trevor Dion-Nicholas, Elaine Paige and Samantha Barks critiqued a set of performances from a whole host of stars for one night only.

As well as Robert, Jessica Hynes performed When You’re Good To Mama from Chicago and Robert Rinder performing Be Our Guest from Beauty and The Beast.

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Kieron McCarron/REX (11806354ap) Rob Rinder performs Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast. 'All Star Musicals' TV Show, UK - 21 Mar 2021 All Star Musicals, is a British ITV entertainment special in which a line-up of six celebrities embark on the ultimate musical theatre masterclass - culminating in a show stopping one-night extravaganza. Actress Jessica Hynes, barrister and broadcaster Robert Rinder, actor Barney Walsh, political journalist Robert Peston, doctor and presenter Dr Ranj Singh, and actress Luisa Bradshaw-White aim to impress the virtual audience, and the star panel of Elaine Paige, Trevor Dion Nicholas (Hamilton, Aladdin) and Samantha Barks (Les Miserables, Frozen), with John Barrowman back as the show?s host.
Robert Rinder gave a fantastic performance on Sunday (Picture: Rex Features)

Robert earned a full 30 stars out of 30 for his effort, enjoying every second of his time on stage, while Jessica also earned the top marks.

Luisa Bradshaw-White, best known as Tina Carter on EastEnders, also treated viewers to a take on This Is Me from The Greatest Showman.

Barney Walsh also sang Flash, Bang, Wallop from Half A Sixpence, earning 26 stars. Dr Raj Singh also earned for his version of Come What May from Moulin Rouge!.

However, it was Robert Rider who was crowned the winner for his fantastic performance.

All Star Musicals is available to watch on ITV Player.

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